Demian Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
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"
Pronunciation
/ˈdɛm.i.ən/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
The name Demian is derived from the Greek name 'Demetrius', which means 'follower of Demeter,' the goddess of the harvest.
Meaning
follower of Demeter
Language Evolution
Demetrius, Demian
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.
Variants & Derivatives
Demetrius, Demi, Demián
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Demian is perceived as a unique and literary name, often associated with depth and philosophical thought.
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) |
- | - | - | - |
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.