Boy · #7,775 in 2026

Demarkus

Name: Popularity of the name Demarkus in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Demarkus, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#7,775

Peak Rank

#1,411 (1991)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

-41%

1972

First Year

2026

Last Year

1991

Peak Year

#1411

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Demarkus

Demarkus first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1972, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1991, when 65 Demarkuss were born — ranking #1,411 that year. As of 2026, Demarkus ranks #7,775 for baby boys with 6 births, falling sharply (-41%). In total, more than 1K Demarkuss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Demarkus

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Demarkus

What does the name Demarkus mean?

Demarkus is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1972. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Demarkus in 2026?

In 2026, Demarkus ranks #7,775 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Demarkus most popular?

Demarkus reached its peak popularity in 1991, ranking #1,411 that year with 65 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Demarkus most popular?

Demarkus has historically been most popular in Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Demarkus.

Is Demarkus a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Demarkus is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Demarkus?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Demarkus include Brando, Tarus, Bijan. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Demarkus

Demarkus is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1972 and has accumulated 1K births in the dataset. Demarkus's peak popularity came in 1991 when it ranked #1,411. Use the chart and map above to compare Demarkus'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.