Demelza
Girl name · American · English
Meaningfrom Demelza, Cornwall · Cornish
- US rank
- #13,208
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #8,562 in 1978
6 babies were named Demelza in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,066 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1978–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Demelza you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 270,270 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Demelza, 6 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Demelza would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDemelza first shows up in US birth records in 1978, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 47 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1978, when it reached #8,562.
- TrendDemelza has slipped 1,066 places over the last five years and now sits at #13,208. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn Cornish, Demelza means “from Demelza, Cornwall”. Our records link it to American and English roots.
About the name Demelza
Demelza is a girl name of American and English origin meaning “from Demelza, Cornwall”. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-lza”. US birth records list Demelza for girls from 1978 to 2025, in 8 of those 48 years. Its best year was 1978, when it ranked #8,562 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #13,208, with 6 babies.
Origin:American namesEnglish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.8 | 263,158 girls |
| 2010s | 0.7 | 1,538,462 girls |
| 2020s | 2.8 | 361,446 girls |
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Questions about the name Demelza
What does the name Demelza mean?
Demelza means “from Demelza, Cornwall” in Cornish.
What is the origin of the name Demelza?
Demelza has American, English roots in our records. Other American names include Lainey, Daisy, Josie.
Is Demelza a boy or girl name?
Demelza is a girl name.
How popular is the name Demelza?
Demelza ranked #13,208 for US girls in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 1978 (#8,562).