Demi: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced duh-MEE · 2 syllables
A given name, a diminutive of Demetria introduced into English in the 1990s by the actress Demi Moore.
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- duh-MEE
- US rank (2025)
- #380
- US babies a year
- about 788 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Modern, Rising
How popular is Demi?
Demi was the #380 name in the US in 2025, given to 811 babies. It’s rising: up 99% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #380 |
| England & Wales | #378 |
| Scotland | #229 |
| Northern Ireland | #333 |
| Ireland | #409 |
| Australia | #974 |
How old are people named Demi?
Half of US adults named Demi are older than 30; most are between 19 and 37. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
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Questions about Demi
How do you pronounce Demi?
Demi is pronounced duh-MEE.
How popular is the name Demi?
Demi was the #380 name in the US in 2025, given to 811 babies. It’s rising: up 99% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Demi?
Half of US adults named Demi are older than 30. Most are between 19 and 37.