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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: deh-MAR-ko //dɛˈmɑːr.koʊ//
Origin: Italian; Spanish
Meaning: Italian: 'of Marco'; Spanish: 'son of Marco'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Demarco has its roots in the Italian surname "De Marco," which translates to "of Marco." The name Marco itself is derived from the Latin name "Marcus," which is thought to be connected to the Roman god of war, Mars, suggesting a meaning related to masculinity or strength. The transition from Latin to Italian involved the dropping of the 's' in Marcus, leading to the formation of Marco, and subsequently to the surname De Marco, which means "son of Marco" or "from Marco." This surname eventually made its way into English-speaking contexts, particularly through Italian immigration and cultural exchange, where it was adopted as a given name, especially in the 20th century.
Historically, the name Marco has significant associations, including figures such as Marco Polo, the Venetian explorer of the 13th century, whose travels to Asia were documented in "The Travels of Marco Polo." This work had a profound impact on European knowledge of the East and contributed to the Age of Exploration. The name has also been borne by various saints, including Saint Mark, one of the four Evangelists, whose feast day is celebrated in the Christian calendar.
The Latin form of his name, Marcus, appears in early Christian texts, further solidifying the name's historical significance. Culturally, the name Demarco and its variants resonate with themes of heritage and lineage, often symbolizing a connection to Italian ancestry.
The use of surnames as first names has been a common practice in many cultures, reflecting familial pride and continuity. The diminutive form "Marco" has also been widely recognized, often used affectionately or informally.
Overall, the name Demarco encapsulates a rich tapestry of linguistic evolution and historical significance, bridging ancient Roman roots with modern identity.
Famous people named Demarco
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DeMarco Murray is a former professional American football player best known for his time with the Dallas Cowboys, Philadelphia Eagles, and Oklahoma Sooners.
DeMarco Johnson is a former professional basketball player best known for playing in the NBA and overseas in various leagues.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Demarco was first seen in the United States in 1955.
Demarco has ranked as high as #1071 nationally, which occurred in 1998, and has been most popular in Illinois, Michigan, Georgia, Ohio, and California.
In the past 5 years the name Demarco has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Demarco is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Demarco was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Demarco (2023)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| IL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Demarco.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 36 |
| 2023 | 33 |
| 2022 | 32 |
| 2021 | 49 |
| 2020 | 44 |
| 2019 | 52 |
| 2018 | 59 |
| 2017 | 60 |
| 2016 | 73 |
| 2015 | 87 |
| 2014 | 72 |
| 2013 | 94 |
| 2012 | 95 |
| 2011 | 88 |
| 2010 | 115 |
| 2009 | 105 |
| 2008 | 116 |
| 2007 | 105 |
| 2006 | 124 |
| 2005 | 109 |
| 2004 | 129 |
| 2003 | 119 |
| 2002 | 128 |
| 2001 | 134 |
| 2000 | 154 |
| 1999 | 170 |
| 1998 | 194 |
| 1997 | 170 |
| 1996 | 161 |
| 1995 | 156 |
| 1994 | 134 |
| 1993 | 158 |
| 1992 | 181 |
| 1991 | 188 |
| 1990 | 160 |
| 1989 | 126 |
| 1988 | 118 |
| 1987 | 109 |
| 1986 | 102 |
| 1985 | 88 |
| 1984 | 70 |
| 1983 | 79 |
| 1982 | 85 |
| 1981 | 90 |
| 1980 | 90 |
| 1979 | 95 |
| 1978 | 90 |
| 1977 | 71 |
| 1976 | 74 |
| 1975 | 71 |
| 1974 | 52 |
| 1973 | 47 |
| 1972 | 32 |
| 1971 | 25 |
| 1970 | 25 |
| 1969 | 22 |
| 1968 | 11 |
| 1967 | 8 |
| 1966 | 13 |
| 1965 | 9 |
| 1964 | 10 |
| 1963 | 7 |
| 1962 | 7 |
| 1961 | 7 |
| 1960 | 5 |
| 1959 | 5 |
| 1957 | 5 |
| 1956 | 5 |
| 1955 | 5 |