Demi Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationDEM-ee / /ˈdɛmi/Greek; French; English
Meaning
earth; half; diminutive of Demetrius
Historical & Cultural Background
In Greek, Demi is derived from Demetrius, meaning 'of the earth' or 'follower of Demeter', the goddess of agriculture. In French, it translates to 'half', often used in various contexts. The name has also been adopted in English-speaking countries, where it is sometimes used as a diminutive or nickname.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Demi
- Deme
International Variants
- Demi (French)
- Démétrios (Greek)
Famous people named Demi
Demi Lovato — singer and actress.
Demi Moore — actress.
Demián Bichir — actor.
Demi God — term for a half-god in mythology.
Fictional characters named Demi
Demi — 'The Last Unicorn'.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Demi was first seen in the United States in 2017. Demi has ranked as high as #1364 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Demi has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Demi
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 12 |
| 2024 | 5 |