UK boy's name
Demar
Of uncertain origin, possibly from French meaning "of the sea".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2011. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Demar is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Demar popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2011 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4647, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2005, with 5 births.
This profile covers 17 England and Wales registrations across 5 recorded years from 2004 to 2011. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 17 living people in the UK are called Demar. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2012 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Demar ranked #4647 for boys in England and Wales in 2011, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2005, when 5 boys were registered as Demar.
- • About 17 living people in the UK are estimated to have Demar as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4647
2011
Births in 2011
3
Latest year
Peak year
2005
5 births
Estimated living
17
2026
Meaning
What does Demar mean?
The name Demar is believed to have its origins in the French language, derived from the Old French word "demeurer," which means "to dwell" or "to reside." This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with someone who lived in a particular place or had a strong connection to a certain location.
While the exact origins of the name are not entirely clear, it is possible that it emerged during the Middle Ages in France, as many personal names were derived from occupations, locations, or descriptive terms during that period.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Demar can be found in the historical records of the city of Lyon, France, dating back to the 14th century. In these records, a man named Demar de Montpellier is mentioned as a merchant and landowner in the region.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Demar. One such person was Demar de la Cour, a French nobleman and military commander who lived during the 16th century. He played a significant role in the French Wars of Religion and was known for his strategic leadership on the battlefield.
Another prominent figure was Demar de Beauvais, a French architect and master mason who lived in the 12th century. He is renowned for his contributions to the construction of the iconic Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, where his skilled craftsmanship can be observed in the intricate stonework and architectural details.
In the realm of literature, Demar de Montaigne was a 17th-century French writer and philosopher who was a contemporary of René Descartes. His work, "Essais," explored themes of skepticism, self-knowledge, and the human condition, and it remains an influential text in Western philosophy.
Moving forward in time, Demar Rousseau was a French artist and painter who lived during the 19th century. He was known for his vibrant landscapes and scenes depicting rural life in France, capturing the beauty and charm of the countryside with his vivid brushstrokes.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have borne the name Demar, showcasing its enduring presence across various fields and eras.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Demar over time
The chart below shows babies named Demar registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2004 to 2011. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Demar, the clearest high point is 2005. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2011, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Demar by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Demar was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4663 | 6 | 2 |
| 2000s | #3579 | 11 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Demar
- Daniel 120,900
- Dylan 60,836
- David 37,852
- Dominic 20,480
- Declan 11,657
- Dexter 11,627
- Danny 8,434
- Dean 5,329
- Dillon 4,113
- Douglas 3,773
- Dominik 3,494
- Damian 3,486
FAQ
Demar: questions and answers
How popular is the name Demar in the UK right now?
In 2011, Demar was ranked #4647 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Demar most popular?
The peak year on record was 2005, with 5 babies registered as Demar in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Demar?
Of uncertain origin, possibly from French meaning "of the sea".
How many people are called Demar in the UK?
A total of 17 babies have been registered as Demar across the 5 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.