Demari
Boy name · #1457 in 2025 · Uniqueness 68/100
In 2025, 123 baby boys were named Demari, placing it at #1457 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1388, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 14,634 boys born in 2025 was named Demari.
Babies named Demari per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 32-year story
Demari first appears in the Social Security records in 1993, when 8 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2021, when 166 boys were named Demari — good for #1182 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Demari against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Demari in class?
Demari scores 68 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. A high score means genuine rarity — your Demari will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Demari is most common
Geography matters for names, and Demari is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Demaris were FL (11), TX (11), TN (10), GA (9), AL (8). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Demari
Statistically, parents drawn to Demari tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Damari, Zamari, Jacari, Camari, and Khamari.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Demari | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 123 | #1451 |
| 2024 | 115 | #1530 |
| 2023 | 129 | #1416 |
| 2022 | 152 | #1269 |
| 2021 | 166 | #1182 |
| 2020 | 126 | #1386 |
| 2019 | 120 | #1450 |
| 2018 | 137 | #1324 |
| 2017 | 142 | #1276 |
| 2016 | 122 | #1421 |
| 2015 | 124 | #1388 |
| 2014 | 91 | #1679 |
| 2013 | 113 | #1459 |
| 2012 | 120 | #1391 |
| 2011 | 106 | #1510 |
| 2010 | 116 | #1425 |
| 2009 | 112 | #1488 |
| 2008 | 99 | #1594 |
| 2007 | 79 | #1830 |
| 2006 | 93 | #1575 |
| 2005 | 100 | #1460 |
| 2004 | 59 | #2024 |
| 2003 | 66 | #1800 |
| 2002 | 34 | #2755 |
| 2001 | 27 | #3228 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Demari a popular boy name?
Demari ranked #1457 among boys in 2025 with 123 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1388.
When was the name Demari most popular?
Demari peaked in 2021, when 166 American boys received the name (ranked #1182 that year). Since 2021 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Demari?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 14,634 newborn American boys was named Demari. It scores 68/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.