Dembe
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #10,799 in 2021
0 babies were named Dembe in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 2021–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Dembe you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- HistoryDembe first shows up in US birth records in 2021, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearIts best year was 2021, when it reached #10,799.
About the name Dembe
Dembe is a gender-neutral name of African origin. It has 5 letters and 1 syllable, starting with D and ending in “-mbe”. US birth records list Dembe for boys only in 2021, the one year at least 5 babies got it. Its best year was 2021, when it ranked #10,799 among boy names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 2021, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:African names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 3.4 | 294,118 boys |
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- Girl name: Layla · night
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- Unisex name: Amani · peace
Questions about the name Dembe
What is the origin of the name Dembe?
Dembe has African roots in our records. Other African names include Layla, Aisha, Cairo.
Is Dembe a boy or girl name?
Both. Dembe is used for boys and girls.
How popular is the name Dembe?
Dembe is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2021. It peaked at #10,799 in 2021.