Demarco Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Demarco is an Italian name derived from the surname Di Marco, meaning 'of Marco'. It evolved from the Latin name Marcus to the Italian Marco and then to the modern variant Demarco. The name is linked to Italian heritage and gained popularity in the United States among Italian-Americans. It is associated with traits of creativity and individuality, with no direct biblical relevance.
The name Demarco is most popular in District of Columbia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Demarco has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Demarco' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4311th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1233rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 890th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1223rd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2348th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Demarco' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Demarco"
Pronunciation
/dɪˈmɑːrkoʊ/
Origin
Italian
Etymology
The name Demarco is derived from the Italian surname 'Di Marco', which translates to 'of Marco'. Marco itself is the Italian form of the name Mark, which has roots in Latin.
Meaning
of Marco
Language Evolution
Marcus (Latin), Marco (Italian), Di Marco (Italian surname), Demarco (modern variant)
Historical Usage
Demarco has gained popularity in the United States since the mid-20th century, particularly among Italian-American communities.
Variants & Derivatives
Marco, Mark, DiMarco
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Demarco is perceived as a modern and unique name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Demarco Murray (American football player), Demarco Davis (American football player)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Demarco"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Demarco"
"Demarco" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 4311th of 7552 | 56 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1233rd of 10718 | 735 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 890th of 16616 | 2,005 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1223rd of 24088 | 2,055 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 2348th of 23106 | 691 |
Regional Popularity of "Demarco" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
27.89% 819th/2937 |
- |
29.25% 1029th/3518 |
37.54% 1518th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
14.65% 540th/3685 |
67.73% 3031st/4475 |
16.58% 861st/5194 |
31.57% 1994th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
17.42% 798th/4582 |
49.75% 2569th/5164 |
15.90% 1163rd/7313 |
25.00% 1866th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
37.93% 1511th/3984 |
83.98% 3768th/4487 |
35.96% 2453rd/6822 |
47.63% 2989th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Demarco" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Demarco"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Demarco" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.