Demarcus Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Demarcus is an American name derived from the combination of 'De-' and 'Marcus', meaning 'warrior'. It has evolved from the Latin name Marcus and reflects a modern linguistic development. The name has gained popularity since the late 20th century, especially in the United States, and is associated with positive traits such as strength and individuality. There is no biblical relevance associated with this name.
The name Demarcus is most popular in Mississippi, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Demarcus has been falling for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, falling 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, 'Demarcus' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 6723rd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 946th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 480th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 723rd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1303rd out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 16870th out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Demarcus' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Demarcus"
Pronunciation
/dɪˈmɑrkəs/
Origin
American
Etymology
Demarcus is a modern name that likely derives from the combination of the prefix 'De-' and the name 'Marcus'. The 'De-' prefix often implies 'of' or 'from', while 'Marcus' has Latin roots meaning 'of Mars' or 'warrior'.
Meaning
warrior
Language Evolution
Marcus, Demarco, Demarcus
Historical Usage
Demarcus began to gain popularity in the United States during the late 20th century, particularly among African American communities.
Variants & Derivatives
DeMarcus, Marquis, Demarco
Modern Popularity & Image
The name Demarcus is perceived as modern and unique, often associated with strength and individuality.
Famous People
DeMarcus Cousins, DeMarcus Ware
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Demarcus"
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 "Demarcus"
"Demarcus" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 6723rd of 7552 | 10 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 946th of 10718 | 1,165 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 480th of 16616 | 6,239 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 723rd of 24088 | 4,423 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1303rd of 23106 | 1,715 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 16870th of 27321 | 29 |
Regional Popularity of "Demarcus" 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) |
34.39% 1010th/2937 |
- |
17.51% 616th/3518 |
53.07% 2146th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
15.33% 565th/3685 |
- |
5.64% 293rd/5194 |
23.67% 1495th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
19.55% 896th/4582 |
51.67% 2668th/5164 |
6.59% 482nd/7313 |
23.84% 1779th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
32.33% 1288th/3984 |
71.52% 3209th/4487 |
13.37% 912th/6822 |
48.45% 3041st/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Demarcus" 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 "Demarcus"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Demarcus" 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.