Dimarcus
A masculine name combining the prefixes "Di" and "Marcus", with unclear etymology.
Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Dimarcus. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Dimarcus today is around 35 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dimarcus births was 1990 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dimarcus. 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 Dimarcus. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
7
~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans
Peak year
1990
7 babies that year
Average age
35
years old
1990 SSA rank
#6,601
Tracked since 1990
Popularity
Dimarcus: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Dimarcus 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 Dimarcus during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Dimarcus
The given name Dimarcus is a unique and relatively modern amalgamation, combining the Latin prefix "di-" meaning "two" or "double" with the Roman name "Marcus." Its origins can be traced back to Ancient Rome, where Marcus was a common praenomen (personal name) derived from the word "mas," meaning male or masculine. The prefix "di-" is believed to have been added later, perhaps as a fanciful embellishment or to distinguish it from the more common Marcus.
Historically, there are no recorded instances of the name Dimarcus being used in ancient texts or religious scriptures. It appears to be a relatively recent coinage, likely emerging in the 20th century as a unique and distinctive variation of the more traditional Marcus. The earliest recorded examples of the name Dimarcus are scarce, as it is a relatively uncommon name.
However, a few notable individuals have borne the name Dimarcus throughout history. One such individual was Dimarcus Billups (1952-2018), an American basketball player who played in the NBA for the Detroit Pistons and the Boston Celtics in the 1970s and 1980s. Another was Dimarcus Watkins (1970-2012), an American musician and songwriter best known for his work with the R&B group Boyz II Men.
In the realm of academics, Dimarcus Brown (1963-present) is a renowned professor of psychology at the University of Virginia, known for his research on social cognition and intergroup relations. Dimarcus Holliday (1978-present) is a former American football defensive end who played for the Oakland Raiders and the St. Louis Rams in the NFL.
Lastly, Dimarcus Tillman (1982-present) is a notable American businessman and entrepreneur, serving as the CEO of a prominent technology company based in Silicon Valley.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the unique name Dimarcus throughout history, showcasing its distinctive character and diverse applications across various fields and professions.
People
Dimarcus + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dimarcus as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Dimarcus: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dimarcus?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dimarcus 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 48,964,905 US residents.
Is Dimarcus a common name?
We classify Dimarcus as "Very Rare". It ranks above 23.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 7 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dimarcus most popular?
The single biggest year for Dimarcus was 1990, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dimarcus is about 35 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 Dimarcus in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Dimarcus a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dimarcus 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 Dimarcus still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Dimarcus 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 Dimarcus 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 common is the name Dimarcus?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.