Demarcus
- US rank
- #2,167
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #429 in 1988
66 babies were named Demarcus in the US in 2025. It has dropped 870 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1956–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Demarcus you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 25,907 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Demarcus, 66 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Demarcus would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDemarcus first shows up in US birth records in 1956, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 69 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1988, when it ranked #429. Today it's #2,167, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowDemarcus was 4.0× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 6,502 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 25,907.
- TrendDemarcus has slipped 870 places over the last five years and now sits at #2,167. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedDemarcus is most popular in Mississippi, where it ranks #522, followed by Tennessee (#719) and Louisiana (#775). It's in the top 1,000 in 3 states.
About the name Demarcus
Demarcus is a boy name of American origin. It has 8 letters and 3 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-cus”. US birth records list Demarcus for boys from 1956 to 2025, in 62 of those 70 years. Its best year was 1988, when it ranked #429 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,167, with 66 babies.
Origin:American names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 0.6 | 1,666,667 boys |
| 1960s | 2.1 | 483,092 boys |
| 1970s | 56 | 17,992 boys |
| 1980s | 173 | 5,777 boys |
| 1990s | 218 | 4,592 boys |
| 2000s | 136 | 7,352 boys |
| 2010s | 103 | 9,704 boys |
| 2020s | 52 | 19,274 boys |
Other spellings of Demarcus
More American boy names
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- Unisex name: Maverick · independent, unbranded
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Questions about the name Demarcus
What is the origin of the name Demarcus?
Demarcus has American roots in our records. Other American names include Henry, Maverick, Kai.
Is Demarcus a boy or girl name?
Demarcus is a boy name.
How popular is the name Demarcus?
Demarcus ranked #2,167 for US boys in 2025, given to 66 babies. Its best year was 1988 (#429).