Deymian
A masculine name of Greek origin meaning "ruler of the people".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Deymian. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Deymian today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Deymian births was 2012 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Deymian. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Deymian. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2012
5 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2012 SSA rank
#12,741
Tracked since 2012
Popularity
Deymian: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Deymian 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 Deymian during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Deymian
The given name Deymian is a relatively uncommon and intriguing moniker with a rich tapestry of cultural influences and historical references. Its origins can be traced back to the ancient Slavic languages, particularly those spoken in the Balkan region during the medieval era.
One of the earliest documented references to a name similar to Deymian can be found in the annals of the Bulgarian Empire, where a noble warrior named Deymian Komitov was mentioned in chronicles from the 10th century. He was celebrated for his bravery and loyalty to the Tsar during the Byzantine-Bulgarian wars.
In the Byzantine Empire, a variant spelling, "Daimanos," was occasionally used, particularly among Greek-speaking communities. This name appears to have been derived from the Greek word "daimon," which originally referred to a supernatural being or spirit, later evolving to encompass concepts of fate and destiny.
During the Renaissance period, a notable figure bearing the name Deymian was the Italian humanist scholar and philosopher Deymian Revoltella, born in 1468 in the Republic of Venice. His writings on ethics and classical literature earned him considerable renown among the intellectual circles of his time.
In the 16th century, a Deymian Vasilyev was recorded as a prominent merchant and landowner in the Grand Duchy of Moscow. His wealth and influence allowed him to commission several churches and monasteries, leaving a lasting architectural legacy in the region.
Fast-forwarding to the 19th century, a Deymian Stoyanov gained recognition as a Bulgarian revolutionary and advocate for national liberation from Ottoman rule. He played a pivotal role in the uprising of 1876, which ultimately paved the way for Bulgarian independence in 1908.
While the name Deymian has maintained a relatively low profile in modern times, its rich historical tapestry and cultural significance make it a captivating choice for those seeking a distinctive and meaningful moniker steeped in the annals of various civilizations.
People
Deymian + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Deymian: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Deymian?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Deymian 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Deymian a common name?
We classify Deymian as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Deymian most popular?
The single biggest year for Deymian was 2012, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Deymian is about 14 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 Deymian in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Deymian a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Deymian in the SSA data are male. 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 Deymian still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Deymian 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 Deymian 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 Deymian as a first name?
If you just want to know how many Americans are named Deymian, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.