Demian
Boy name · #2492 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Demian? In official American birth records, Demian has been tracked continuously since 1966, giving it 59 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 54 baby boys were named Demian, placing it at #2492 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #2919, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 33,333 boys born in 2025 was named Demian.
Babies named Demian per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 59-year story
Demian first appears in the Social Security records in 1966, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2007, when 90 boys were named Demian — good for #1681 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 Demian against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Demian in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Demian is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Demian will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Demian is most common
State-level data for Demian 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 Demian
Statistically, parents drawn to Demian tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Davian, Javian, Daylan, Jayvian, and Derian.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Demian | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 54 | #2480 |
| 2024 | 60 | #2345 |
| 2023 | 60 | #2315 |
| 2022 | 66 | #2191 |
| 2021 | 41 | #2972 |
| 2020 | 46 | #2689 |
| 2019 | 47 | #2694 |
| 2018 | 43 | #2796 |
| 2017 | 47 | #2637 |
| 2016 | 47 | #2626 |
| 2015 | 40 | #2919 |
| 2014 | 70 | #2017 |
| 2013 | 68 | #2009 |
| 2012 | 78 | #1863 |
| 2011 | 62 | #2129 |
| 2010 | 62 | #2144 |
| 2009 | 58 | #2252 |
| 2008 | 67 | #2062 |
| 2007 | 90 | #1681 |
| 2006 | 54 | #2310 |
| 2005 | 45 | #2493 |
| 2004 | 47 | #2376 |
| 2003 | 34 | #2847 |
| 2002 | 32 | #2882 |
| 2001 | 29 | #3061 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Demian?
In official American birth records, the name Demian first appeared in 1966 (over 59 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 59 years.
Is Demian a popular boy name?
Demian ranked #2492 among boys in 2025 with 54 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #2919.
When was the name Demian most popular?
Demian peaked in 2007, when 90 American boys received the name (ranked #1681 that year). Since 2007 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Demian?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 33,333 newborn American boys was named Demian. 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.