Declining since 2006, #2,833 for boys today.
Popularity of Demarion since 1983
Babies named Demarion per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 55 |
| 1990s | 152 |
| 2000s | 1,830 |
| 2010s | 1,217 |
| 2020s | 311 |
Meaning & origin
Demarion is a modern American name that first entered the U.S. Social Security records in 1983, marking the start of a trend for creative De- prefixed names. It reached its peak popularity in 2005, ranking highest among newborn boys, but has since been on a steady decline, falling in rank since 2006. As of 2025, the name is given to roughly 1 in every 38,820 boys, placing it at rank 2,833. Geographically, Demarion has found particular favor in southern states, with Mississippi and Tennessee showing the highest usage per capita. Despite its relatively short history, the name embodies the inventive spirit of late 20th and early 21st century American naming practices, blending a familiar prefix with a traditional root to create something distinctly contemporary.
Demarion is a modern coinage, likely formed by combining the fashionable prefix De- (as in DeShawn or DeAndre) with the name Marion, or as a variant of Damarion. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1983 and gained popularity in the 2000s, particularly in the southern states. Its rise reflects a broader trend of creating distinctive names with the De- prefix during that period.
Where Demarion is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: DeMar, Rio, Marion
Sibling names for Demarion
Names that share Demarion's style, for a brother or sister.
