Demir
Demir is a boy's name of Turkish origin.
Meaning
Iron.
Origin and history
Demir is a classic Turkish masculine name that translates to iron. It has seen growing popularity in the United States in recent years due to international cultural exposure. It represents strength and durability.
Popularity in the United States
1,364 babies in the United States have been named Demir since 1880. It ranks #3348 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1305.
States where it is most popular
- FL (21.2 %)
- CA (17.6 %)
- NY (16.5 %)
- IL (11.4 %)
- TX (10.1 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 18 |
| 2000-2010 | 172 |
| 2010-2019 | 521 |
| 2020-2029 | 653 |
Famous people named Demir
- Demir Demirkan: Musician, Composer
- Demir Gökgöl: Actor
Fun facts
- Demir is the direct Turkish vocabulary word for iron, symbolizing resilience and strength.
- Nearly half of all U.S. births registered with the name Demir since 1880 occurred after 2020.