Demario
Demario is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Combination of the prefix 'De-' and Mario, meaning 'of Mario' or 'dedicated to Mars'.
Origin and history
Demario is a modern American masculine name formed by combining the popular French-origin prefix 'De-' with the classic name Mario. It gained noticeable traction in the United States during the late 20th century. The name offers a rhythmic, four-syllable sound with a stylish contemporary feel.
Popularity in the United States
6,364 babies in the United States have been named Demario since 1880. It ranks #1515 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1647.
States where it is most popular
- GA (16.6 %)
- MI (11.4 %)
- TN (10.5 %)
- IL (9.5 %)
- NC (8.2 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 13 |
| 1970-1980 | 481 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,224 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,453 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,095 |
| 2010-2019 | 818 |
| 2020-2029 | 280 |
Famous people named Demario
- Demario Davis: NFL player, Athlete
- Demario Pressley: NFL player, Athlete
Nicknames
Mario, Rio, Dee
Fun facts
- Demario arose during the late 20th-century trend of creating melodic names using the 'De-' prefix.
- The name experienced its highest level of usage in the United States during the late 1980s and 1990s.