Holding steady.
Popularity of Demaris since 1914
Babies named Demaris per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1952, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Demaris's real moment was 1936.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 48 | 0 |
| 1920s | 98 | 0 |
| 1930s | 139 | 0 |
| 1940s | 134 | 0 |
| 1950s | 137 | 0 |
| 1960s | 111 | 0 |
| 1970s | 91 | 11 |
| 1980s | 80 | 93 |
| 1990s | 90 | 84 |
| 2000s | 70 | 78 |
| 2010s | 20 | 13 |
| 2020s | 0 | 7 |
Meaning & origin
Demaris is a rare American name that first appeared in Social Security records in 1914. It reached its highest usage in 1936, when it ranked among the top 1000 names, but it has since declined dramatically. The name is considered unisex, though historically more common for girls. Its peak year of 1936 reflects a brief period of modest popularity during the 1930s, a decade in which similar-sounding names like Delores and Mavis were also fashionable. Today, Demaris is a highly unusual choice, with fewer than five births recorded annually in the United States.
Demaris is a name of obscure etymology, first recorded in the United States in the early 20th century. It may have been coined as a blend of the French-derived prefix De- with the name Maris (meaning 'of the sea' in Latin), or as a variant of Demeris, a surname of uncertain origin. The name saw modest use from the 1910s to the 1940s, peaking in 1936, but has since become rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Demi, Mary
Variants: Demeris, Demarice
Sibling names for Demaris
Names that share Demaris's style, for a brother or sister.
