How Many People Are Named Demba?

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

Demba
Very Rare
Senegalese

Demba is a rare name, originating from Senegal, that's very uncommon in the United States with only 74 people bearing it, making up just 1 in 4,444,443 Americans. Almost all of those named Demba are under 30, indicating it's a genuinely modern name.

~146
Living in US
1 in 2,270,201
Americans
2014
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Derived from Senegal
🌐
Origin
Senegalese
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Dynamic Innovative Adventurous
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

135,778
Worldwide Bearers
#7,667
Global Rank
🇸🇳 Senegal
68,917
🇲🇱 Mali
24,797
🇲🇷 Mauritania
11,196
🇬🇲 Gambia
10,611
🇬🇳 Guinea
9,104
🇹🇩 Chad
5,561
🇫🇷 France
1,567
🇪🇸 Spain
614
🇬🇦 Gabon
481
🇧🇫 Burkina Faso
479

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
74 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 14
75
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 75 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: 2014

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
50
Classic Feel
10
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

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

📜 Demba Through the Generations

Demba, a name that's seen a steady rise in popularity, peaked in 2014 with 10 births. Today, there are 74 people named Demba living in the U.S., with the majority being under 30 years old. This trend suggests that Demba is a name embraced by younger generations, likely influenced by its increasing presence in the United States and its strong roots in Senegal.

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Demba's Senegalese roots

📄 About the Name Demba

How Many People Have the Name Demba?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 146 people in the United States currently share the name Demba. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,270,201 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Demba a Common or Rare Name?

Demba 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 Demba Mean?

Demba means "Derived from Senegal" and comes from Senegalese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Demba Most Popular?

The name Demba reached peak popularity in 2014, with 10 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 Demba?

Approximately 146 people named Demba live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 146. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,270,201 Americans.

Is Demba a rare name?

Demba is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,270,201 Americans has this name.

What does the name Demba mean?

Demba means "Derived from Senegal" and comes from Senegalese origins.

Is Demba more male or female?

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

When was Demba most popular?

Demba peaked in 2014 with 10 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 US146
All-Time Births146
1 in X1 in 2,270,201
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age14
Peak Year2014
World Rank#7,667
Male %100%
Female %0%

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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.