Declining since 2005, #5,861 for boys today.
Popularity of Demarius since 1978
Babies named Demarius per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 20 |
| 1980s | 238 |
| 1990s | 568 |
| 2000s | 618 |
| 2010s | 473 |
| 2020s | 107 |
Meaning & origin
Demarius first appeared on the U.S. baby name charts in 1978, a period when many new De- prefixed names were emerging. Its peak popularity came in 2006, though it never broke into the top 1,000. Since 2005, its usage has been steadily declining, a trajectory shared by many similar coinages. In 2025, it ranked 5,861 with a rate of approximately 1 in 113,872 births. The name is part of the modern American naming tradition, often perceived as stylish and distinctive. It has not been recorded among the top states, reflecting its relatively niche appeal.
Demarius is a modern American name that first appeared in the late 20th century. It is likely a blend of the prefix De- (popular in African American naming from names like DeShawn) and the name Marius or Darius. Alternatively, it may be a variant of Demetrius, a Greek name meaning 'follower of Demeter.' The name has no long historical lineage and is considered a contemporary coinage.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: D, Dem, Mario, Dre
Sibling names for Demarius
Names that share Demarius's style, for a brother or sister.
