How Many People Are Named Demaris?

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

Demaris
Very Rare
Greek

Demaris is a rare name with Greek origins, meaning 'of the people'. Only 943 people named Demaris live in the US today, making up just 1 in 350,022 Americans. The majority of those named Demaris are over 60, reflecting its older-generation skew.

~830
Living in US
1 in 399,336
Americans
1987
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Of the people
🌐
Origin
Greek
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 33
Personality Traits
Charismatic Inspiring Determined
33
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 33 is seen as a powerful and transformative force, symbolizing leadership and spiritual growth.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,454
Worldwide Bearers
#149,331
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
1,196
🇮🇩 Indonesia
1,080
🇳🇬 Nigeria
57
🇧🇷 Brazil
24
🇨🇩 DR Congo
21
🇲🇹 Malta
17
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
10
🇬🇧 England
9
🇲🇾 Malaysia
5
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
4

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
276 (29%)
♀ Female
667 (71%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 59
247
Would be under 30 (19%)
424
Would be 30–60 (33%)
633
Would be over 60 (49%)

All 1,304 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: 1987

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
89
Classic Feel
46
Modern Appeal
54
International
90

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

📜 Demaris Through the Generations

Demaris, a name steeped in history, reached its peak popularity in 1987 with 26 births. Today, the name is much rarer, with only 1,304 total births recorded since its inception. Among those born, 247 are under 30, 424 are aged 30 to 60, and 633 are over 60, indicating a significant aging demographic. This trend suggests that while Demaris was once a choice for younger parents, it's now more commonly found among older generations, possibly due to its classic yet distinctive nature.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 16
California 5
Michigan 5
North Carolina 5
Pennsylvania 5

✨ Similar Names to Demaris

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Demaris's Greek roots

📄 About the Name Demaris

How Many People Have the Name Demaris?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 830 people in the United States currently share the name Demaris. That works out to roughly 1 in every 399,336 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Demaris a Common or Rare Name?

Demaris 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 Demaris Mean?

Demaris means "of the people" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 33.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Demaris in SSA data, approximately 29% are male and 71% are female.

When Was Demaris Most Popular?

The name Demaris reached peak popularity in 1987, with 26 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 Demaris?

Approximately 830 people named Demaris live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 830. That works out to roughly 1 in 399,336 Americans.

Is Demaris a rare name?

Demaris is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 399,336 Americans has this name.

What does the name Demaris mean?

Demaris means "of the people" and comes from Greek origins.

Is Demaris more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 29% of people named Demaris are male and 71% are female.

When was Demaris most popular?

Demaris peaked in 1987 with 26 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 US830
All-Time Births830
1 in X1 in 399,336
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age59
Peak Year1987
World Rank#149,331
Male %29%
Female %71%

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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.