Total births
454
Boys' name · since 1973
Demarquis
Since 1973, U.S. Social Security records show 454 babies named Demarquis, peaking in 1990. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 454
- total births
- 1973–2025
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 43%
- born in that decade
Demarquis sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 454 recorded since 1973.
Social Security Administration records show Demarquis recorded 454 times among boys since 1973, 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 1973 to 2025.
- 454 total births
- 1973–2025 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 43% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
454 boys have been named Demarquis since 1973, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2025.
- 454
- total births
- 1973–2025
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 43%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
43% of everyone ever named Demarquis was born in this single decade.
1990
Single peak year
25 babies were named Demarquis in 1990 - its busiest year on record.
Demarquis's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Demarquis's full recorded timeline at 1999, 34% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 66% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1973, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1990 peak of 25 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Demarquis at a glance
Last recorded 2025Peak year
1990
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1973
Demarquis popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1973–2025
- Peak year (1990)
- 25
- Annual births at peak, across 53 years of records
Demarquis by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Demarquis's strongest decade.
194 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 43% of all-time use.
Demarquis births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 10
1970s
10 births
- 1980s
1980s
109 births
- 1990s
1990s
194 births
- 2000s
2000s
79 births
- 2010s 52
2010s
52 births
- 2020s 10
2020s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 194 births (43% of all-time use).
Demarquis by state
Where Demarquis concentrates geographically, total births since 1973
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 18 | 4.0% |
| #2 | Georgia | | 16 | 3.5% |
| #3 | Mississippi | | 5 | 1.1% |
Texas share of Demarquis's total US births 4.0%
Even split
18 of 454 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Demarquis? ▼
Since 1973, Social Security records show 454 babies named Demarquis. The most recent recorded year was 2025. Its busiest year on record was 1990, with 25 births.
When was Demarquis most popular? ▼
Demarquis was most popular in the 1990s decade with 194 total births. The single peak year was 1990.
Where is Demarquis most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Demarquis are Texas (18 births), Georgia (16 births), Mississippi (5 births).
How long has the name Demarquis been used? ▼
Records for Demarquis go back to 1973, giving 53 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Demarquis? ▼
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 Demarquis's data
- Demarquis's decade-level peak was the 1990s (194 total births); usage has since declined to 10 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Demarquiss (18 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Demarquis
Nearby Names Like Demarquis
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Demarquis
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 Demarquis side by side: Demarquis vs Demetrius Demarquis vs Demarcus Demarquis vs Demario
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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, 1973–2025 (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. "Demarquis: Baby Name Since 1973 - 454 Births, Peak 1990." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/demarquis. 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 Demarquis 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.