Boy · #8,700 in 2026

Demark

In telephony, the demarcation point is the point at which the public switched telephone network ends and connects with the customer's on-premises wiring. It is the dividing line which determines who is responsible for installation and maintenance of wiring and equipment—customer/subscriber, or telephone company/provider. The demarcation point varies between countries and has changed over time.

Current Rank
#8,700
Peak Rank
#4,583 (1977)
Total Babies
29
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1972
First Year
1993
Last Year
1977
Peak Year
#4583
Peak Rank
29
Total Count
5
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Demark

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

In telephony, the demarcation point is the point at which the public switched telephone network ends and connects with the customer's on-premises wiring. It is the dividing line which determines who is responsible for installation and maintenance of wiring and equipment—customer/subscriber, or telephone company/provider. The demarcation point varies between countries and has changed over time.

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Origin & history
Prior to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations separating the ownership of customer premises telecommunication equipment from the telephone network, there was no need for a public standard governing the interconnection of customer premises equipment (CPE) to the United States' telephone network, since both the devices and the “local loop” wiring to the central office were owned and maintained by the local telephone company. Concurrent with the transfer of existing "embedded" CPE to the customer (customers could buy new telephones at retail or could continue to lease their existin

The Story of Demark

Demark first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1972, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1977, when 7 Demarks were born — ranking #4,583 that year. As of 2026, Demark ranks #8,700 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 29 Demarks have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Demark

Phonetically similar names — useful when Demark is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Demark

What does the name Demark mean?
In telephony, the demarcation point is the point at which the public switched telephone network ends and connects with the customer's on-premises wiring. It is the dividing line which determines who is responsible for installation and maintenance of wiring and equipment—customer/subscriber, or telephone company/provider. The demarcation point varies between countries and has changed over time.
How popular is Demark in 2026?
In 2026, Demark ranks #8,700 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Demark most popular?
Demark reached its peak popularity in 1977, ranking #4,583 that year with 7 babies given the name.
Is Demark a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Demark is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Demark?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Demark include Averil, Christino, Dwanye. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Demark

Demark is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1972 and has accumulated 29 births in the dataset. Demark's peak popularity came in 1977 when it ranked #4,583. Use the chart and map above to compare Demark's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.