Demi
Demi is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Earth mother, devoted to Demeter, or half.
Origin and history
Demi is derived as a diminutive of Demetria, originating from the Greek name Demeter, the ancient goddess of agriculture and harvest. It also functions as a standalone name or a short form of French names starting with the prefix 'demi-' (meaning half). In the United States, the name experienced a notable rise in popularity in the late 20th century and continues to see steady usage.
Popularity in the United States
14,869 babies in the United States have been named Demi since 1880. It ranks #1282 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #387.
States where it is most popular
- TX (11.7 %)
- CA (11.4 %)
- LA (8.9 %)
- FL (7.5 %)
- NY (6.5 %)
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 | 10 |
| 1970-1980 | 7 |
| 1980-1990 | 234 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,956 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,778 |
| 2010-2019 | 5,069 |
| 2020-2029 | 4,815 |
Famous people named Demi
- Demi Moore: Actress, Producer
- Demi Lovato: Singer, Songwriter
- Demi Vollering: Athlete, Cyclist
Fun facts
- The name ultimately traces back to Demeter, one of the primary twelve Olympian gods in ancient Greek myth.
- As a common noun and prefix in French, 'demi' translates directly to 'half'.