Total births
597
Unisex name · since 1995
Demani
597 babies named Demani in U.S. Social Security records since 1995, with the highest year being 2012. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #5358
- among boys today
- 597
- born since 1995
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 63%
- more common than other boys
Demani currently ranks #5358 among unisex names in America, with 597 babies recorded since 1995.
Social Security Administration records show Demani recorded 597 times among boys since 1995, holding rank #5358 nationally today, ahead of 63% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1995 to 2025.
- #5358 among boys today
- 597 born since 1995
- 2010s peak decade
- 63% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Demani is currently the #5358 unisex name in America, more common than 63% of boys - 597 born since 1995, peaking in the 2010s.
- #5358
- among boys today
- 597
- born since 1995
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 63%
- more common than other boys
Demani vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5358
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 63% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
46% of everyone ever named Demani was born in this single decade.
2012
Single peak year
45 babies were named Demani in 2012 - its busiest year on record.
How Demani compares
597 Top 40% higher than 60% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Demani's all-time total is 63% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Demani | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 597 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 45 | 23 | 22,252 |
Demani's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Demani splits its recorded history at 2010: 71% of all births land in the more recent half, 29% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 2007 (6 births) -- compare that against the 2012 peak of 45 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Demani at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2012
Current rank
#5,358
Active since
1995
Demani popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1995–2025
- Peak year (2012)
- 45
- Annual births at peak, across 31 years of records
Demani popularity over time - girls
183 total births recorded since 1998 (Demani as girls' name)
Demani by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Demani's strongest decade.
273 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 46% of all-time use.
Demani births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 43
1990s
43 births
- 2000s
2000s
130 births
- 2010s
2010s
273 births
- 2020s
2020s
151 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 273 births (46% of all-time use).
How Demani compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Demani's total volume
Demani vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Demani by state
Where Demani concentrates geographically, total births since 1995
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 24 | 4.0% |
| #2 | Texas | | 14 | 2.3% |
| #3 | Florida | | 11 | 1.8% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.8% |
New York share of Demani's total US births 4.0%
Even split
24 of 597 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Demani? ▼
597 babies have been named Demani since 1995. It currently ranks #5358 among boys. The peak year was 2012 with 45 births.
When was Demani most popular? ▼
Demani was most popular in the 2010s decade with 273 total births. The single peak year was 2012.
Where is Demani most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Demani are New York (24 births), Texas (14 births), Florida (11 births).
Is Demani a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Demani is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 597 births, and as a girl's name it has 183 births.
How long has the name Demani been used? ▼
Records for Demani go back to 1995, giving 31 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Demani? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Demetrius, Demarcus, Demario, Demond, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Demani's data
- Demani's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (273 total births) through the 2020s (151) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Demanis (24 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Demani
Nearby Names Like Demani
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Demani
Demetrius Boy
#1043 36,064 births
Demarcus Boy
#2161 13,618 births
Demario Boy
#3303 6,364 births
Demond Boy
#5959 5,857 births
Demarco Boy
#3296 5,562 births
Compare Demani side by side: Demani vs Demetrius Demani vs Demarcus Demani vs Demario
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Demani
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1995–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Demani: #5358 Unisex Name - 597 Births, Peak 2012." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/demani. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Demani draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.