Demarious Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: deh-MAR-ee-us //dɪˈmɛəriəs//
Origin: American; African American
Meaning: Derived from the name Demarius, possibly meaning 'of the people' or 'belonging to the people'.
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Demarious is believed to have roots in the ancient Greek name Demetrius, which itself derives from the Greek word 'Demeter,' the name of the goddess of agriculture and fertility. The etymology can be traced from Greek to Latin, where it was adapted as Demetrius, and subsequently made its way into various languages, including Old French and eventually English.
The name Demetrius has been associated with several notable historical figures, including early Christian saints and martyrs, which contributed to its spread across different cultures and languages. In the early centuries of the Common Era, the name Demetrius was borne by several saints, most notably Saint Demetrius of Thessalonica, a 4th-century martyr whose feast day is celebrated in various Christian traditions.
His veneration helped solidify the name's presence in Christian communities, particularly in Eastern Orthodox and Catholic contexts. The name also appears in various historical texts and translations, including the Latin Vulgate Bible, where it is mentioned in the context of early Christian figures, further embedding it in the cultural and religious landscape of Europe.
Culturally, the name Demarious, as a derivative of Demetrius, carries connotations of strength and fertility, reflecting the attributes of its mythological namesake. The name has been embraced in various forms across different cultures, often adapted to fit linguistic norms.
While Demarious itself may not have a long historical lineage, its roots in Demetrius connect it to a broader tradition of names associated with nobility and virtue, which have endured through centuries. The diminutive form 'Demi' has also emerged in various contexts, adding a layer of familiarity and affection to the name.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Demarious was first seen in the United States in 1986.
Demarious has ranked as high as #1327 nationally, which occurred in 2010, and has been most popular in Georgia, and Tennessee.
In the past 5 years the name Demarious has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Demarious 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 Demarious was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Demarious (2012)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| GA | 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 Demarious.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 7 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2013 | 12 |
| 2012 | 17 |
| 2011 | 16 |
| 2010 | 25 |
| 2009 | 12 |
| 2008 | 15 |
| 2007 | 13 |
| 2006 | 18 |
| 2005 | 11 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2003 | 10 |
| 2002 | 8 |
| 2001 | 7 |
| 2000 | 15 |
| 1999 | 11 |
| 1998 | 14 |
| 1997 | 22 |
| 1996 | 11 |
| 1995 | 15 |
| 1993 | 15 |
| 1992 | 14 |
| 1991 | 15 |
| 1990 | 15 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1987 | 6 |
| 1986 | 6 |