Demian Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Demian is a name of Greek origin, meaning 'follower of Demeter.' It evolved from the name Demetrius and gained prominence through 20th-century literature. The name is often associated with depth and philosophical traits, and it does not have a biblical background.

The name Demian is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West 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, Demian has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too falling 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, 'Demian' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1409th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5970th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2501st out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2503rd out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 14973rd out of 19264 names. Discover how the name 'Demian' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Demian"

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Pronunciation

/ˈdɛm.i.ən/

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Origin

Greek

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Etymology

The name Demian is derived from the Greek name 'Demetrius', which means 'follower of Demeter,' the goddess of the harvest.

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Meaning

follower of Demeter

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Language Evolution

Demetrius, Demian

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Historical Usage

The name Demian gained popularity in the 20th century, largely due to the influence of literature, particularly the novel 'Demian' by Hermann Hesse, published in 1919.

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Variants & Derivatives

Demetrius, Demi, Demián

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Modern Popularity & Image

Today, Demian is perceived as a unique and literary name, often associated with depth and philosophical thought.

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Famous People

Demian Bichir, a Mexican actor, Demian Maia, a Brazilian mixed martial artist

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Demian"

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 "Demian"

"Demian" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 1409th of 10718 598
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 5970th of 16616 106
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 2501st of 24088 712
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 2503rd of 23106 635
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 14973rd of 19264 14

Regional Popularity of "Demian" 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)
49.30%
1448th/2937
34.05%
1186th/3483
57.82%
2034th/3518
23.79%
962nd/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - 63.94%
4039th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
59.73%
2737th/4582
76.12%
3931st/5164
28.17%
2060th/7313
19.52%
1457th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- 62.40%
2800th/4487
29.86%
2037th/6822
26.02%
1633rd/6276

Regional Popularity of "Demian" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
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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 "Demian"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Demian" 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.