boys' name · peaked 1991

Demarcus

Every Demarcus since 1956 — 13,647 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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BoysGirls
Rank 2025
#2,168
among boys
Babies in 2025
66
named Demarcus
Peak year
1991
511 babies
All-time total
13,647
since 1956

The story of Demarcus

Demarcus is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,168 in 2025 with 66 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1956, 13,647 American babies have been named Demarcus. Its peak came in 1991, when 511 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Demarcus stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Demarcus year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Girls Girls rank Boys Boys rank
2025 66 #2,168
2024 68 #2,157
2023 83 #1,899
2022 89 #1,815
2021 93 #1,740
2020 139 #1,298
2019 130 #1,373
2018 164 #1,169
2017 171 #1,123
2016 165 #1,161
2015 181 #1,082
2014 205 #1,006
2013 227 #914
2012 217 #938
2011 222 #910
2010 261 #820
2009 267 #823
2008 326 #714
2007 288 #764
2006 291 #734
2005 263 #755
2004 234 #777
2003 239 #750
2002 254 #704
2001 253 #705
2000 302 #622
1995 428 #497
1990 498 #443
1985 7 #8,567 354 #456
1980 224 #576
1975 92 #868
1970 18 #2,140
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Famous people named Demarcus

  1. DeMarcus Cousins Basketball player · b. 1990

Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Demarcus in 2025?

Demarcus ranked #2,168 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 66 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Demarcus?

13,647 babies have been named Demarcus in the United States since 1956, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Demarcus most popular?

Demarcus peaked in 1991, when 511 newborns received the name.

Is Demarcus a boy or girl name?

Demarcus is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Demarcus rising or falling?

Demarcus is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Demarcus?

Well-known people named Demarcus include DeMarcus Cousins (basketball player).

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