Demar Boy

Popularity: #913 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationdee-MAR / dɪˈmɑːr

African; American

Meaning

African: 'the one who is strong'; American: 'a modern blend of names'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Demar is often considered to have African roots, particularly among various cultures that emphasize strength and resilience. In the United States, it emerged as a modern name, reflecting a blend of traditional and contemporary naming practices. It has gained popularity in recent decades, particularly within African American communities. The name is sometimes associated with a sense of individuality and uniqueness.

Trend Summary

Demar has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.

Similar Names

Variants

  • DeMar
  • Demarion

International Variants

Famous people named Demar

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Demar was first seen in the United States in 1915. Demar has ranked as high as #1157 nationally, which occurred in 1989, and has been most popular in California, Ohio, Michigan, New York, and Utah. In the past 5 years the name Demar has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Demar (2019)

StateBirthsShare
FL 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19159
19236
19337
19346
19358
19405
19547
19576
19618
197112
197212
19739
197411
197520
197613
197718
197829
197916
198031
198121
198220
198328
198428
198530
198630
198726
198830
198939
199035
199132
199233
199327
199420
199521
199618
199728
199821
199913
200020
200127
200215
200322
200429
200519
200628
200717
200827
200926
201026
201125
201214
201319
201431
201527
201620
201733
201839
201929
202017
202115
202224
202320
202411