Dempsey Name Popularity and Statistics
Dempsey is used for both girls and boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Dempsey?
Dempsey is spelled D-E-M-P-S-E-Y. The name has 7 letters.
Dempsey Popularity in 2025
Rank#3,459
Recorded Births44
Rank#2,991
Recorded Births41
- Girls usage rose 1,210 places to #3,459 and recorded 15 more births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 156 places to #2,991 and recorded 4 fewer 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.
Dempsey Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 44 | #3,459 |
| 2025 | Boys | 41 | #2,991 |
| 2024 | Girls | 29 | #4,669 |
| 2024 | Boys | 45 | #2,835 |
| 2023 | Girls | 34 | #4,191 |
| 2023 | Boys | 59 | #2,346 |
| 2022 | Girls | 28 | #4,793 |
| 2022 | Boys | 52 | #2,589 |
| 2021 | Girls | 29 | #4,607 |
| 2021 | Boys | 70 | #2,079 |
| 2020 | Girls | 25 | #5,003 |
| 2020 | Boys | 51 | #2,505 |
| 2019 | Girls | 30 | #4,546 |
| 2019 | Boys | 62 | #2,228 |
| 2018 | Girls | 26 | #5,007 |
| 2018 | Boys | 55 | #2,385 |
| 2017 | Girls | 21 | #5,821 |
| 2017 | Boys | 66 | #2,091 |
| 2016 | Girls | 24 | #5,445 |
| 2016 | Boys | 71 | #2,012 |
| 2015 | Girls | 37 | #3,989 |
| 2015 | Boys | 72 | #2,001 |
| 2014 | Girls | 30 | #4,657 |
| 2014 | Boys | 94 | #1,641 |
When Was Dempsey 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.
1921 · Boys
108 recorded births
National rank #609
1919 · Boys
107 recorded births
National rank #580
2014 · Boys
94 recorded births
National rank #1,641
1920 · Boys
93 recorded births
National rank #660
Where Dempsey 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 |
|---|---|---|
| OH | #1,271 | 6 |
| TX | #3,285 | 5 |
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| IN | #949 | 5 |
| TX | #2,574 | 5 |