Demi Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Demi is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Demi?
Demi is spelled D-E-M-I. The name has 4 letters.
Demi at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Demi may derive from the Greek word “dimos,” meaning “people” or “population.”
- Origin
- Demi is commonly associated with a diminutive or short form of longer names such as Demetria or Demetrius.
- Pronunciation
- DEH-mee · 2 syllables
Demi Popularity in 2025
Rank#380
Recorded Births804
Rank#9,714
Recorded Births7
- Girls usage rose 72 places to #380 and recorded 110 more births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage rose 2,635 places to #9,714 and recorded 2 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Demi Mean?
Demi may derive from the Greek word “dimos,” meaning “people” or “population.”
Origin: Demi is commonly associated with a diminutive or short form of longer names such as Demetria or Demetrius. The usage of Demi as a standalone name is primarily found in English-speaking contexts.
How Do You Pronounce Demi?
PronunciationDEH-mee
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Demi?
- History
- Demi has been used as a given name in modern times, particularly gaining visibility in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. It is often linked to public figures which has increased its popularity.
Demi Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2009 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 804 | #380 |
| 2025 | Boys | 7 | #9,714 |
| 2024 | Girls | 694 | #452 |
| 2024 | Boys | 5 | #12,349 |
| 2023 | Girls | 778 | #394 |
| 2023 | Boys | 12 | #6,897 |
| 2022 | Girls | 781 | #402 |
| 2022 | Boys | 8 | #8,990 |
| 2021 | Girls | 844 | #366 |
| 2021 | Boys | 6 | #10,799 |
| 2020 | Girls | 914 | #339 |
| 2019 | Girls | 808 | #387 |
| 2019 | Boys | 8 | #8,889 |
| 2018 | Girls | 778 | #396 |
| 2017 | Girls | 641 | #486 |
| 2017 | Boys | 6 | #10,775 |
| 2016 | Girls | 550 | #565 |
| 2015 | Girls | 490 | #601 |
| 2014 | Girls | 452 | #633 |
| 2013 | Girls | 373 | #732 |
| 2012 | Girls | 337 | #793 |
| 2011 | Girls | 324 | #820 |
| 2010 | Girls | 316 | #848 |
| 2009 | Girls | 309 | #887 |
When Was Demi Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2020 · Girls
914 recorded births
National rank #339
2021 · Girls
844 recorded births
National rank #366
2019 · Girls
808 recorded births
National rank #387
2025 · Girls
804 recorded births
National rank #380
Where Demi Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| LA | #49 | 61 |
| MS | #163 | 15 |
| IL | #215 | 46 |
| MO | #265 | 23 |
| UT | #275 | 16 |
| PA | #277 | 39 |
| AR | #301 | 10 |
| MD | #304 | 17 |