How Many People Are Named Demi?

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

Demi
Very Rare
Greek

Demi means 'half' in Greek and has been rising in popularity recently. That's just 1 in 23,612 Americans who have this name, making it very rare indeed. With most people named Demi being under 30, it's clear this is a modern, younger generation's choice.

~247
Living in US
1 in 1,341,900
Americans
2020
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Half
🌐
Origin
Greek
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 22
Personality Traits
Confident Determined
22
Life Path Number

Life path number 22 is often associated with leadership and vision, suggesting that people with this number are destined to make significant contributions to society.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

13,976
Worldwide Bearers
#34,269
Global Rank
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
286
🇲🇾 Malaysia
245
🇨🇦 Canada
190
🇮🇹 Italy
171
🇷🇺 Russia
160
🇧🇷 Brazil
156
🇬🇷 Greece
131
🇿🇦 South Africa
122
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
111
🇹🇭 Thailand
108

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
45 (0%)
♀ Female
13,931 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 15
11,614
Would be under 30 (82%)
2,488
Would be 30–60 (18%)
5
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 14,107 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: 2020

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
97
Classic Feel
13
Modern Appeal
100
International
5

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

📜 Demi Through the Generations

With only 14,107 births recorded in the United States over time, Demi remains a name that's rarely heard. The majority of those named Demi are under 30, with 11,614 individuals falling into this category, indicating its recent surge in popularity. In fact, the peak year for Demi was 2020, when there were 913 births, showing how this name has become increasingly favored among parents in recent years.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 1,446
California 1,393
Louisiana 1,094
Florida 919
New York 811
Illinois 614
Pennsylvania 528
Ohio 484
Georgia 481
Maryland 402

✨ Similar Names to Demi

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Demi's Greek roots

📄 About the Name Demi

How Many People Have the Name Demi?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 247 people in the United States currently share the name Demi. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,341,900 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Demi a Common or Rare Name?

Demi 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 Demi Mean?

Demi means "half" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Demi Most Popular?

The name Demi reached peak popularity in 2020, with 913 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 Demi?

Approximately 247 people named Demi live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 247. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,341,900 Americans.

Is Demi a rare name?

Demi is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,341,900 Americans has this name.

What does the name Demi mean?

Demi means "half" and comes from Greek origins.

Is Demi more male or female?

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

When was Demi most popular?

Demi peaked in 2020 with 913 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 US247
All-Time Births247
1 in X1 in 1,341,900
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age15
Peak Year2020
World Rank#34,269
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.