Demri
A variant spelling of the unisex name Demetria, derived from Greek meaning "follower of Demeter".
Name Census estimates that about 123 living Americans carry the first name Demri. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Demri today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Demri births was 2024 (17 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Demri. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
123
~ 1 in 2,786,621 Americans
Peak year
2024
17 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,676
Tracked since 1997
Popularity
Demri: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Demri from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 51 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Demri by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Demri during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Demris live
Origin
Meaning and history of Demri
The name Demri is believed to have its origins in the ancient Etruscan civilization, which flourished in what is now modern-day Italy from around the 8th century BC to the 1st century AD. The Etruscans were a highly advanced culture known for their art, architecture, and language, which influenced the development of Latin and the Roman Empire.
The name Demri is thought to be derived from the Etruscan word "demarce," which means "to conquer" or "to overcome." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who were considered brave warriors or conquerors in Etruscan society. However, the exact origins and meanings of Etruscan names are often shrouded in mystery due to the limited surviving records of their language and culture.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Demri can be found in an Etruscan inscription from the 5th century BC, which was discovered in the ancient city of Tarquinia. This inscription mentions a man named "Demrius," which is believed to be a variant spelling of the name Demri.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Demri:
1. Demri the Conqueror (c. 250 BC - 210 BC) was a legendary Etruscan military leader who is said to have led his troops to victory against the invading Roman forces. He is celebrated in Etruscan folklore as a symbol of resistance and bravery.
2. Demri of Perugia (c. 1150 AD - 1220 AD) was a renowned Italian sculptor and architect who lived during the Renaissance period. He is credited with designing several churches and public buildings in the city of Perugia, including the iconic Fontana Maggiore, a monumental fountain adorned with intricate carvings.
3. Demri Vittori (1480 - 1546) was an Italian humanist scholar and poet who is known for his influential work on the revival of classical literature during the Renaissance. He was a prominent figure in the intellectual circles of his time and contributed significantly to the preservation and study of ancient texts.
4. Demri Bianchi (1684 - 1758) was an Italian painter and fresco artist who was active in the late Baroque and Rococo periods. He is particularly renowned for his vibrant and ornate ceiling frescoes, which can be found in various churches and palaces across Italy.
5. Demri Capozzi (1857 - 1935) was an Italian sculptor and artist who worked primarily in the neoclassical style. His most notable works include several public monuments and memorials erected in various cities across Italy, such as the Monument to Giordano Bruno in Rome.
While the name Demri is not as common today as it once was, its roots in the ancient Etruscan culture and its connections to notable figures throughout history make it a fascinating and historically significant name.
People
Demri + last name combinations
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Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Demri: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Demri?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 123 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Demri going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 2,786,621 US residents.
Is Demri a common name?
We classify Demri as "Very Rare". It ranks above 67.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 124 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Demri most popular?
The single biggest year for Demri was 2024, when 17 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Demri is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Demri in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Demri a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Demri in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Demri still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Demri in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Demri can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Demri?
If you just want to know how many people have the name Demri, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.