Declining since 1994.
Popularity of Demarkus since 1972
Babies named Demarkus per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 45 |
| 1980s | 210 |
| 1990s | 481 |
| 2000s | 255 |
| 2010s | 182 |
| 2020s | 64 |
Meaning & origin
Demarkus is a modern American name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1972. It reached its peak popularity in 1991, but its usage has been steadily declining since 1994, reflecting broader shifts away from the De- prefixed names that were fashionable in the late 20th century. The name has very rarely ranked within the top 1,000, making it an uncommon choice today. Its creation follows the pattern of using a prefix to customize a classic name, a trend especially prominent in African American communities from the 1970s through the 1990s. Despite its straightforward pronunciation, Demarkus remains a distinctive name with no strong associations to any particular region or cultural tradition.
Demarkus is a modern American coinage formed by adding the fashionable prefix De- to the traditional Latin name Marcus. It emerged in the 1970s and saw a peak in usage during the early 1990s. The name follows a pattern common in African American naming traditions, where prefixes like De-, La-, and Sha- are attached to existing names to create distinctive new forms.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: D, Dee, Mark, Marky
Sibling names for Demarkus
Names that share Demarkus's style, for a brother or sister.
