Rising since 1999, #6,143 for boys today.
Popularity of Demauri since 1996
Babies named Demauri per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 100 |
| 2010s | 173 |
| 2020s | 148 |
Meaning & origin
Demauri is a modern American name that entered official records in 1996, reflecting the creative spirit of contemporary African American naming practices. Its trajectory has been rising since 1999, peaking in 2022; as of 2025 it ranks 6143 nationally, given to about 1 in 122,005 boys. The name's growth illustrates a broader trend of inventive De- prefixed coinages that appeal to parents seeking distinctive yet familiar-sounding names.
Demauri is a contemporary coinage, likely created in the late 20th century within African American naming traditions. It resembles other invented names beginning with De- (often interpreted as the 'of' preposition in surnames turned first names) and ending in -auri, possibly influenced by names like Mauri or Maurice. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1996 and has since seen modest use, particularly in the 2020s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: De, Mauri, D
Sibling names for Demauri
Names that share Demauri's style, for a brother or sister.
