Holding steady.
Popularity of Demarques since 1982
Babies named Demarques per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 43 |
| 1990s | 85 |
| 2000s | 104 |
| 2010s | 22 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Demarques is a modern American name that first appeared on the U.S. Social Security list in 1982. It reached its peak popularity in 2007, when it was given to the most babies in a single year. Since then, its usage has remained stable, with a relatively low but consistent number of annual births. The name is part of a tradition of inventive, prefix-heavy names that emerged in the late 20th century, particularly within African-American communities. Although Demarques has never broken into the national top 1000, its steady trajectory over the past few decades suggests it retains a loyal, if small, following.
Demarques is a modern American coinage, formed by blending the prefix De- (common in African-American invented names) with the given name Marquis or Marcus. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1982 and saw modest use through the 1990s and 2000s, with a peak in 2007. The name has remained in steady but low circulation since then.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mark, Marques
Sibling names for Demarques
Names that share Demarques's style, for a brother or sister.
