Declining since 2018, #7,679 for boys today.
Popularity of Demar since 1915
Babies named Demar per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1989, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Demar's real moment was 2018.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 9 |
| 1920s | 6 |
| 1930s | 21 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 13 |
| 1960s | 8 |
| 1970s | 140 |
| 1980s | 283 |
| 1990s | 248 |
| 2000s | 230 |
| 2010s | 263 |
| 2020s | 97 |
Meaning & origin
Demar is a rare given name first recorded in the United States in 1915. It saw its peak usage in 2018, though it remained uncommon, with a rank of 7,679 and a frequency of about 1 in 170,808 births in 2025. The name has been in decline since 2018, suggesting a brief modern spike that has since faded. Its etymology is uncertain; it may be a variant of Lamar or a modern coinage. Despite its obscurity, Demar offers a distinctive option for parents seeking an uncommon name with a contemporary sound.
The name Demar first appeared in U.S. records in 1915 but has never been common. It may be a variant spelling of Lamar, or a modern coinage combining the prefix De- with the syllable -mar. Its use has remained rare, with a slight peak in the 2010s.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: DeMar, De Mar
Sibling names for Demar
Names that share Demar's style, for a brother or sister.
