Demario Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationde-MAR-ee-oh / /dɪˈmɑːr.i.oʊ/American; African American
Meaning
American: combination of 'De' and 'Mario'; African American: derived from the name Mario
Historical & Cultural Background
Demario is a modern name that emerged in the United States, particularly within African American communities. It combines the prefix 'De' with the name Mario, which has Italian origins. The name Mario itself is derived from the Latin name Marius, meaning 'male, manly'. Demario reflects a trend of creating unique names by blending existing ones.
Trend Summary
Demario has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, particularly peaking in the late 20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Demarion
- Damarion
International Variants
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Famous people named Demario
Demario Davis is an American football linebacker known for his career in the NFL.
Demario Stringer is a notable American entrepreneur recognized for his contributions to the tech industry.
Fictional characters named Demario
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Demario was first seen in the United States in 1968. Demario has ranked as high as #869 nationally, which occurred in 1989, and has been most popular in Georgia, Michigan, Tennessee, Illinois, and North Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Demario has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Demario (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 5 | |
| GA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1968 | 6 |
| 1969 | 7 |
| 1970 | 9 |
| 1971 | 11 |
| 1972 | 18 |
| 1973 | 23 |
| 1974 | 16 |
| 1975 | 33 |
| 1976 | 53 |
| 1977 | 64 |
| 1978 | 107 |
| 1979 | 147 |
| 1980 | 160 |
| 1981 | 134 |
| 1982 | 169 |
| 1983 | 189 |
| 1984 | 181 |
| 1985 | 201 |
| 1986 | 245 |
| 1987 | 279 |
| 1988 | 332 |
| 1989 | 334 |
| 1990 | 230 |
| 1991 | 228 |
| 1992 | 178 |
| 1993 | 150 |
| 1994 | 127 |
| 1995 | 117 |
| 1996 | 114 |
| 1997 | 115 |
| 1998 | 110 |
| 1999 | 84 |
| 2000 | 74 |
| 2001 | 94 |
| 2002 | 94 |
| 2003 | 104 |
| 2004 | 132 |
| 2005 | 131 |
| 2006 | 120 |
| 2007 | 117 |
| 2008 | 133 |
| 2009 | 96 |
| 2010 | 112 |
| 2011 | 117 |
| 2012 | 100 |
| 2013 | 98 |
| 2014 | 92 |
| 2015 | 58 |
| 2016 | 64 |
| 2017 | 68 |
| 2018 | 76 |
| 2019 | 33 |
| 2020 | 65 |
| 2021 | 56 |
| 2022 | 48 |
| 2023 | 45 |
| 2024 | 35 |