Total births
696
Boys' name · since 1972
Demarko
Demarko has 696 recorded births since 1972 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1993 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 696
- total births
- 1972–2025
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
696 boys have been named Demarko since 1972, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Demarko recorded 696 times among boys since 1972, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1972 to 2025.
- 696 total births
- 1972–2025 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 31% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
696 boys have been named Demarko since 1972, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2025.
- 696
- total births
- 1972–2025
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
31% of everyone ever named Demarko was born in this single decade.
1993
Single peak year
33 babies were named Demarko in 1993 - its busiest year on record.
Demarko's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Demarko splits its recorded history at 1998: 40% of all births land in the more recent half, 60% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1981 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1993 peak of 33 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Demarko at a glance
Last recorded 2025Peak year
1993
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1972
Demarko popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1972–2025
- Peak year (1993)
- 33
- Annual births at peak, across 54 years of records
Demarko by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Demarko's strongest decade.
214 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 31% of all-time use.
Demarko births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
95 births
- 1980s
1980s
136 births
- 1990s
1990s
214 births
- 2000s
2000s
132 births
- 2010s
2010s
94 births
- 2020s 25
2020s
25 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 214 births (31% of all-time use).
How Demarko 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 Demarko's total volume
Demarko vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Demarko by state
Where Demarko concentrates geographically, total births since 1972
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Michigan | | 24 | 3.4% |
| #2 | Illinois | | 22 | 3.2% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 11 | 1.6% |
| #4 | Missouri | | 10 | 1.4% |
| #5 | Georgia | | 5 | 0.7% |
Michigan share of Demarko's total US births 3.4%
Even split
24 of 696 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Demarko? ▼
696 babies have been named Demarko since 1972. It was last recorded in 2025. The peak year was 1993 with 33 births.
When was Demarko most popular? ▼
Demarko was most popular in the 1990s decade with 214 total births. The single peak year was 1993.
Where is Demarko most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Demarko are Michigan (24 births), Illinois (22 births), Ohio (11 births).
How long has the name Demarko been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Demarko since 1972 -- 54 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Demarko? ▼
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 Demarko's data
- Demarko's decade-level peak was the 1990s (214 total births); usage has since declined to 25 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Michigan records the most Demarkos (24 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Michigan 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 Demarko
Nearby Names Like Demarko
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Demarko
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 Demarko side by side: Demarko vs Demetrius Demarko vs Demarcus Demarko vs Demario
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1972–2025 (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. "Demarko: Baby Name Since 1972 - 696 Births, Peak 1993." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/demarko. 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 Demarko 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.