How Many People Are Named Dema?

Complete statistics for the name Dema: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Dema
Very Rare
Greek

Dema is a very rare name, with only 328 people alive in the U.S. today and just 1 in 1,005,717 Americans bearing this name. It peaked in 1919 with 24 births, making it a classic, old-school name.

~481
Living in US
1 in 689,084
Americans
1919
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
People or populace
🌐
Origin
Greek
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Warm Sociable Adaptable Expressive
5
Life Path Number

The number 5 traditionally represents freedom, adventure, and change. People associated with this number tend to be curious, versatile, and drawn to new experiences and personal growth.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

46,491
Worldwide Bearers
#19,654
Global Rank
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
29,360
🇧🇹 Bhutan
4,707
🇮🇳 India
3,379
🇪🇬 Egypt
2,191
🇨🇩 DR Congo
1,363
🇮🇩 Indonesia
1,025
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
641
🇺🇸 United States
640
🇳🇵 Nepal
625
🇧🇫 Burkina Faso
279

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
328 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 80
173
Would be under 30 (20%)
45
Would be 30–60 (5%)
626
Would be over 60 (74%)

All 844 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1919

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
86
Classic Feel
89
Modern Appeal
21
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Dema Through the Generations

The name Dema has a storied history, with its peak in 1919 when 24 babies were given this name. Today, there are only 328 people named Dema in the U.S., a stark contrast to its all-time birth count of 844. This means that most people named Dema are over 60, with 74% of them being in that age group. The name's rarity and the fact that it's predominantly female make it stand out. Despite the low current living count, the trend is rising, which could mean more Demas in the future. The age distribution shows a clear skew towards older generations, with 626 people over 60 compared to just 173 under 30. This makes Dema a name that carries a lot of history and tradition.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Oklahoma 5

✨ Similar Names to Dema

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Dema's Greek roots

📄 About the Name Dema

How Many People Have the Name Dema?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 481 people in the United States currently share the name Dema. That works out to roughly 1 in every 689,084 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Dema a Common or Rare Name?

Dema is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Dema Mean?

Dema means "People or populace" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Dema in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Dema Most Popular?

The name Dema reached peak popularity in 1919, with 24 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Dema?

Approximately 481 people named Dema live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 481. That works out to roughly 1 in 689,084 Americans.

Is Dema a rare name?

Dema is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 689,084 Americans has this name.

What does the name Dema mean?

Dema means "People or populace" and comes from Greek origins.

Is Dema more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Dema are male and 100% are female.

When was Dema most popular?

Dema peaked in 1919 with 24 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US481
All-Time Births481
1 in X1 in 689,084
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age80
Peak Year1919
World Rank#19,654
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.