Holding steady.
Popularity of Dempsy since 1916
Babies named Dempsy per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 26 |
| 1920s | 66 |
| 1930s | 13 |
| 1940s | 14 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Dempsy is a rare given name, likely an alternative spelling of the Irish surname Dempsey. First recorded in the U.S. in 1916, its peak year was 1919, though it never achieved widespread use. The name belongs to the 1910s decade and has remained stable in obscurity, with no recorded top states or notable rise in popularity. While the etymology points to a proud lineage, Dempsy itself has not carried that legacy into common usage, making it a distinctive choice for parents seeking an uncommon but historically grounded name.
Dempsy is a rare given name likely derived from the Irish surname Dempsey, which is an Anglicized form of the Gaelic Ó Díomasaigh, meaning 'descendant of Díomasach,' a byname for a proud or haughty person. The name has seen limited use as a first name, with sporadic appearances in early 20th-century U.S. records.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Demp
Variants: Dempsey, Dempster
Sibling names for Dempsy
Names that share Dempsy's style, for a brother or sister.
