Demarius
Demarius is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Combination of De- and Marius, meaning 'of Mars' or 'manly'.
Origin and history
Demarius is a modern American name created by combining the popular prefix 'De-' with the classical name Marius. The root Marius stems from Latin, historically linked to the Roman god Mars or the Latin word for male. In the United States, it is a relatively uncommon modern name used predominantly for boys.
Popularity in the United States
2,024 babies in the United States have been named Demarius since 1880. It ranks #2864 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1820.
States where it is most popular
- GA (18.7 %)
- MS (15.4 %)
- TN (12.7 %)
- IL (11.4 %)
- AL (9.1 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 20 |
| 1980-1990 | 238 |
| 1990-2000 | 568 |
| 2000-2010 | 618 |
| 2010-2019 | 473 |
| 2020-2029 | 107 |
Famous people named Demarius
- Demarius Reed: Football player
Nicknames
Mari, Demar, Rio
Fun facts
- Demarius represents a popular late 20th-century American naming pattern of adding 'De-' to classic Latin-derived names.
- Over 2,000 boys in the United States have been given the name Demarius since the late 20th century.