Demarcus
Demarcus is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Of Mars or dedicated to Mars; derived from the root name Marcus.
Origin and history
Demarcus is a modern American name created by prefixing 'De-' to the classical Roman name Marcus. It gained significant popularity in the United States during the late 20th century. Today, it remains a recognized choice with a rhythmic, strong cadence.
Popularity in the United States
13,618 babies in the United States have been named Demarcus since 1880. It ranks #1020 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1401.
States where it is most popular
- TX (19.7 %)
- GA (13.1 %)
- LA (8.7 %)
- MS (8.5 %)
- AL (7.6 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1960-1970 | 37 |
| 1970-1980 | 909 |
| 1980-1990 | 3,217 |
| 1990-2000 | 4,252 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,717 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,943 |
| 2020-2029 | 538 |
Famous people named Demarcus
- DeMarcus Ware: Athlete, Football Player
- DeMarcus Cousins: Athlete, Basketball Player
- DeMarcus Lawrence: Athlete, Football Player
Nicknames
Marcus, Marc
Fun facts
- Demarcus originated as part of the late 20th-century trend of adding the prefix 'De-' to traditional Latin names.
- The name saw its highest usage in the United States during the 1980s and 1990s.