Rising since 2020.
Popularity of Demarious since 1986
Babies named Demarious per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 17 |
| 1990s | 132 |
| 2000s | 117 |
| 2010s | 111 |
| 2020s | 21 |
Meaning & origin
Demarious is a modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1986. It never cracked the top 1,000, but its trajectory shows increasing use since 2020, peaking in 2010. As a recent coinage, it carries no ancient etymology, reflecting contemporary naming creativity where parents blend familiar sounds like De- and -arius. The name has appeared in a handful of top states but no single state dominates. Its rising trend suggests a growing appeal among parents seeking distinctive, melodic names.
Demarious is a modern coinage, first recorded in the United States in 1986. It appears to be a blend of the prefix De- (common in African-American naming traditions) with the name Marius or Demetrius, possibly influenced by the sound of the popular name Damarius. Its usage has been sporadic but rising since 2020.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: D, Dem, Mario, Rius
Sibling names for Demarious
Names that share Demarious's style, for a brother or sister.
