Demar
Demar is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Modern invented name, potentially derived from combining the prefix 'De-' with 'Mar' or influenced by names like Demarcus.
Origin and history
Demar is a modern American male given name, likely created as a blend of prefixes like 'De-' with roots such as 'Mar' or inspired by names like Demarcus and Lamar. It has seen steady, low-frequency use in the United States over recent decades. The name offers a smooth, contemporary rhythmic feel popular in modern naming trends.
Popularity in the United States
1,323 babies in the United States have been named Demar since 1880. It ranks #3383 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1830.
States where it is most popular
- CA (32.4 %)
- OH (16.7 %)
- MI (15.7 %)
- NY (10.8 %)
- FL (4.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 9 |
| 1920-1930 | 6 |
| 1930-1940 | 21 |
| 1940-1950 | 5 |
| 1950-1960 | 13 |
| 1960-1970 | 8 |
| 1970-1980 | 140 |
| 1980-1990 | 283 |
| 1990-2000 | 248 |
| 2000-2010 | 230 |
| 2010-2019 | 263 |
| 2020-2029 | 97 |
Famous people named Demar
- DeMar DeRozan: Athlete, Basketball Player
- Demar Dotson: Athlete, Football Player
Fun facts
- Demar developed in late 20th-century America as part of a trend of creating rhythmic names using popular prefixes.
- Over 1,300 boys in the United States have been named Demar since official records began.