Declining since 1991, #2,167 for boys today.
Popularity of Demarcus since 1956
Babies named Demarcus per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 37 |
| 1970s | 909 |
| 1980s | 3,217 |
| 1990s | 4,252 |
| 2000s | 2,717 |
| 2010s | 1,943 |
| 2020s | 538 |
Meaning & origin
Demarcus is a distinctively American name that emerged in the mid-20th century, first recorded in 1956. Its popularity peaked in 1994, reflecting its strong association with African-American naming creativity of that era. The name is formed by adding the prefix De- to Marcus, following a pattern similar to DeShawn or DeAndre. Its use has been declining since 1991, but it remains most common in Southern states, particularly Mississippi, Louisiana, and Tennessee. Though its modern construction gives it a contemporary feel, the Marcus root connects it to a tradition stretching back to ancient Rome.
Demarcus is a modern coinage formed by adding the prefix De- to the name Marcus, a common pattern in African-American naming traditions. Marcus itself derives from Latin Marcus, a Roman praenomen thought to be related to Mars, the Roman god of war. This construction emerged in the United States mid-20th century as part of a broader trend of creative, prefixed names.
Where Demarcus is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: De, Marc, Marcus
Sibling names for Demarcus
Names that share Demarcus's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Demarcus
Names whose popularity has moved with Demarcus's over the last 50 years.
