Demi
Every Demi since 1964 — 14,921 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Demi
Demi is moderately common for girls in the United States, ranked #381 in 2025 with 804 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1964, 14,921 American babies have been named Demi. Its peak came in 2020, when 914 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Demi stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Demi 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 | 804 | #381 | 7 | #9,942 |
| 2024 | 694 | #452 | 5 | #12,767 |
| 2023 | 778 | #394 | 12 | #6,996 |
| 2022 | 781 | #402 | 8 | #9,189 |
| 2021 | 844 | #366 | 6 | #11,099 |
| 2020 | 914 | #339 | — | — |
| 2019 | 808 | #387 | 8 | #9,084 |
| 2018 | 778 | #397 | — | — |
| 2017 | 641 | #487 | 6 | #11,099 |
| 2016 | 550 | #565 | — | — |
| 2015 | 490 | #601 | — | — |
| 2014 | 452 | #634 | — | — |
| 2013 | 373 | #734 | — | — |
| 2012 | 337 | #794 | — | — |
| 2011 | 324 | #820 | — | — |
| 2010 | 316 | #848 | — | — |
| 2009 | 309 | #888 | — | — |
| 2008 | 169 | #1,409 | — | — |
| 2007 | 154 | #1,507 | — | — |
| 2006 | 157 | #1,437 | — | — |
| 2005 | 158 | #1,370 | — | — |
| 2004 | 173 | #1,252 | — | — |
| 2003 | 180 | #1,191 | — | — |
| 2002 | 130 | #1,470 | — | — |
| 2001 | 165 | #1,227 | — | — |
| 2000 | 183 | #1,116 | — | — |
| 1995 | 364 | #612 | — | — |
| 1990 | 168 | #1,058 | — | — |
| 1985 | 5 | #11,077 | — | — |
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Famous people named Demi
- Demi Moore Actor · b. 1962
- Demi Lovato Singer · b. 1992
- Demi Schuurs Tennis player · b. 1993
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Demi in 2025?
Demi ranked #381 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 804 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Demi?
14,921 babies have been named Demi in the United States since 1964, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Demi most popular?
Demi peaked in 2020, when 914 newborns received the name.
Is Demi a boy or girl name?
Demi is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Demi rising or falling?
Demi is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Demi?
Well-known people named Demi include Demi Moore (actor), Demi Lovato (singer), Demi Schuurs (tennis player).