Total births
275
Girls' name · since 1960
Demita
Since 1960, U.S. Social Security records show 275 babies named Demita, peaking in 1961. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 275
- total births
- 1960–1990
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 49%
- born in that decade
275 girls have been named Demita since 1960, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Demita has been recorded 275 times among girls since 1960, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1960s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1960 to 1990.
- 275 total births
- 1960–1990 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 49% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
275 girls have been named Demita since 1960, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1990.
- 275
- total births
- 1960–1990
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 49%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
49% of everyone ever named Demita was born in this single decade.
1961
Single peak year
23 babies were named Demita in 1961 - its busiest year on record.
Demita's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Demita's full recorded timeline at 1973, 38% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 62% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1974, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1961 peak of 23 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Demita at a glance
Last recorded 1990Peak year
1961
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1960
Demita popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1960–1990
- Peak year (1961)
- 23
- Annual births at peak, across 31 years of records
Demita by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Demita's strongest decade.
135 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 49% of all-time use.
Demita births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s
1960s
135 births
- 1970s
1970s
79 births
- 1980s
1980s
54 births
- 1990s 7
1990s
7 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 135 births (49% of all-time use).
Demita by state
Where Demita concentrates geographically, total births since 1960
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Indiana | | 5 | 1.8% |
Indiana share of Demita's total US births 1.8%
5 of 275 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Demita? ▼
275 babies have been named Demita since 1960. It was last recorded in 1990. The peak year was 1961 with 23 births.
When was Demita most popular? ▼
Demita was most popular in the 1960s decade with 135 total births. The single peak year was 1961.
Where is Demita most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Demita are Indiana (5 births).
How long has the name Demita been used? ▼
Records for Demita go back to 1960, giving 31 years of history through 1990.
What names are similar to Demita? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Demi, Demetria, Demetra, Demetrice, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Demita's data
- Demita's decade-level peak was the 1960s (135 total births); usage has since declined to 7 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Indiana records the most Demitas (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Indiana 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 Demita
Nearby Names Like Demita
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Demita
Demi Girl
#452 14,869 births
Demetria Girl
#5315 10,960 births
Demetra Girl
#12224 4,205 births
Demetrice Girl
1,754 births
Demetrius Girl
1,727 births
Compare Demita side by side: Demita vs Demi Demita vs Demetria Demita vs Demetra
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, 1960–1990 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Demita: Baby Name Since 1960 - 275 Births, Peak 1961." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/demita. 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 Demita 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.