Demarco
Demarco is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Son of Marco, or dedicated to Mars.
Origin and history
Demarco is a modern American name constructed by combining the prefix 'De-' with the traditional Italian name Marco. It gained popularity in the late 20th century in the United States and remains steadily used for boys. It carries the etymological roots of Marco, which derives from the Roman god Mars.
Popularity in the United States
5,562 babies in the United States have been named Demarco since 1880. It ranks #1630 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1713.
States where it is most popular
- IL (16.9 %)
- MI (16.8 %)
- GA (10.5 %)
- OH (8.8 %)
- CA (7.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 20 |
| 1960-1970 | 99 |
| 1970-1980 | 582 |
| 1980-1990 | 957 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,672 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,223 |
| 2010-2019 | 795 |
| 2020-2029 | 214 |
Famous people named Demarco
- DeMarco Murray: Athlete, Coach
Nicknames
Marco, Dee
Fun facts
- Demarco is part of a 20th-century American naming pattern that adds prefixes like 'De-' or 'La-' to classic European names.
- The core element Marco originates from the Latin Marcus, historically associated with the Roman god of war, Mars.