Demarkus
Demarkus is a boy's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Of Mars or dedicated to Mars; strong warrior.
Origin and history
Demarkus is a contemporary American variant of Demarcus, combining the prefix 'De-' with the classical name Marcus. Rooted ultimately in Latin, Marcus relates to the Roman god Mars and implies a warrior-like nature. In the United States, it emerged as a distinct modern given name in the late 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
1,237 babies in the United States have been named Demarkus since 1880. It ranks #3461 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1863.
States where it is most popular
- TX (34.6 %)
- GA (16.3 %)
- AL (10.8 %)
- MS (8.2 %)
- IL (7.5 %)
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 | 45 |
| 1980-1990 | 210 |
| 1990-2000 | 481 |
| 2000-2010 | 255 |
| 2010-2019 | 182 |
| 2020-2029 | 64 |
Nicknames
Mark, Marcus
Fun facts
- Demarkus is an example of the popular late 20th-century trend of adding the prefix 'De-' to classic names like Marcus.
- Over 1,200 boys in the United States have been given the exact spelling Demarkus since records began.