How Many People Are Named Dempsey?
Complete statistics for the name Dempsey: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Dempsey is a very rare male name, with only 2,779 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 118,728 Americans. That's pretty unique! It's also interesting that the name peaked in popularity in 2014.
📖 Meaning & Origin
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🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 59All 4,703 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: 2014Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Dempsey Through the Generations
Over the years, Dempsey has seen a steady rise in usage, particularly among younger generations. With an estimated 2,779 people named Dempsey currently living in the US, the name has a notable age skew, with 53% being over 60 years old. This suggests that while the name is gaining traction among new parents, it remains a name associated with older generations. The peak year for Dempsey was 2014, when there were 124 births, indicating a recent surge in popularity.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Dempsey's Irish roots
📄 About the Name Dempsey
How Many People Have the Name Dempsey?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 25,900 people in the United States currently share the name Dempsey. That works out to roughly 1 in every 12,797 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Dempsey a Common or Rare Name?
Dempsey is classified as 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.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Dempsey in SSA data, approximately 83% are male and 17% are female.
When Was Dempsey Most Popular?
The name Dempsey reached peak popularity in 2014, with 124 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 Dempsey?
Approximately 25,900 people named Dempsey live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 25,900. That works out to roughly 1 in 12,797 Americans.
Is Dempsey a rare name?
Dempsey is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 12,797 Americans has this name.
What does the name Dempsey mean?
The meaning and origin of Dempsey are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Dempsey more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 83% of people named Dempsey are male and 17% are female.
When was Dempsey most popular?
Dempsey peaked in 2014 with 124 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.