Demarcus
Boy name · #2172 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Demarcus? In official American birth records, Demarcus has been tracked continuously since 1956, giving it 69 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 66 baby boys were named Demarcus, placing it at #2172 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1082, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 27,273 boys born in 2025 was named Demarcus.
Babies named Demarcus per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 69-year story
Demarcus first appears in the Social Security records in 1956, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 1991, when 511 boys were named Demarcus — good for #436 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Demarcus against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Demarcus in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Demarcus is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Demarcus will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Demarcus is most common
State-level data for Demarcus is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Demarcus
Statistically, parents drawn to Demarcus tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Octavius, Darrius, Demetrius, Jamarcus, and Deangelo.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Demarcus | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 66 | #2167 |
| 2024 | 68 | #2156 |
| 2023 | 83 | #1896 |
| 2022 | 89 | #1815 |
| 2021 | 93 | #1740 |
| 2020 | 139 | #1297 |
| 2019 | 130 | #1372 |
| 2018 | 164 | #1168 |
| 2017 | 171 | #1121 |
| 2016 | 165 | #1159 |
| 2015 | 181 | #1082 |
| 2014 | 205 | #1004 |
| 2013 | 227 | #914 |
| 2012 | 217 | #936 |
| 2011 | 222 | #910 |
| 2010 | 261 | #820 |
| 2009 | 267 | #823 |
| 2008 | 326 | #714 |
| 2007 | 288 | #764 |
| 2006 | 291 | #734 |
| 2005 | 263 | #755 |
| 2004 | 234 | #777 |
| 2003 | 239 | #750 |
| 2002 | 254 | #703 |
| 2001 | 253 | #705 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Demarcus?
In official American birth records, the name Demarcus first appeared in 1956 (over 69 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 69 years.
Is Demarcus a popular boy name?
Demarcus ranked #2172 among boys in 2025 with 66 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1082.
When was the name Demarcus most popular?
Demarcus peaked in 1991, when 511 American boys received the name (ranked #436 that year). Since 1991 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Demarcus?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 27,273 newborn American boys was named Demarcus. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.