Demon
Every Demon since 1969 — 850 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Demon
Demon is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #12,490 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1969, 850 American babies have been named Demon. Its peak came in 1974, when 35 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
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 Demon stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Demon year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #12,490 |
| 2024 | 6 | #11,263 |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 5 | #12,589 |
| 2020 | 7 | #9,819 |
| 2019 | 6 | #11,103 |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | 8 | #8,977 |
| 2013 | 8 | #8,985 |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | 7 | #9,884 |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | 9 | #8,464 |
| 2008 | 10 | #7,831 |
| 2007 | 13 | #6,349 |
| 2006 | 12 | #6,560 |
| 2005 | 10 | #7,246 |
| 2004 | 8 | #8,314 |
| 2003 | 14 | #5,339 |
| 2002 | 10 | #6,658 |
| 2001 | 23 | #3,642 |
| 2000 | 25 | #3,331 |
| 1995 | 17 | #3,738 |
| 1990 | 23 | #2,804 |
| 1985 | 21 | #2,444 |
| 1980 | 28 | #1,973 |
| 1975 | 35 | #1,515 |
| 1970 | 5 | #4,878 |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
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| 1905 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Demon in 2025?
Demon ranked #12,490 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Demon?
850 babies have been named Demon in the United States since 1969, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Demon most popular?
Demon peaked in 1974, when 35 newborns received the name.
Is Demon a boy or girl name?
Demon is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Demon rising or falling?
Demon is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.