Demi Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: In French, Demi means “half” or “small,” and it’s often used in phrases like “demi-glace” (a rich sauce) or “demi-sec” (half-dry, referring to wine)​

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A Deep Dive

Demi Overview

Meaning

Half, earth mother

Gender

Girl

Origin

French, Greek,

Etymology

Derived from Greek “Demetria,” meaning “follower of Demeter”​

Pronunciation

/ˈdɛmi/

Popularity

Demi is popular in various countries, including the United States and the Netherlands. In 2023, it ranked 394th for girls in the USA​

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

4 letters

Numerology

22 (Influential, Visionary, Powerful)

Name Styles

Cute, Short, Modern

Associated Traits

Modern, youthful, elegant, creative

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Demi is associated with the Greek goddess Demeter, symbolizing agriculture and fertility​

Name Day

October 5th (Greece)​
A Deep Dive

Demi Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Demetria, Demetrio, Demyan, Demián, Demetra

Common Nicknames

Dee, Emi, Mia, DeeDee

Diminutives

Demi, D, Em, Mimi

Famous People

  • Demi Lovato
    (American Singer)
  • Demi Moore
    (American Actress)
  • Demi Burnett
    (American Reality TV Star)
  • Demi-Leigh Tebow
    (South African Model)
  • Demi Singleton
    (American Actress)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Demi Moore
    ("Ghost," Film)
  • "Demi-Gods"
    (Novel)
  • Demi Burnett
    ("The Bachelor," TV Series)
  • "Demi's Wish"
    (Children's Book)
  • Demi
    ("The Demigod Diaries," Novel)

Places

  • Demi River
    (Gujarat, India)

What Is the Meaning of Demi?

Demi means “follower of Demeter,” the Greek goddess of agriculture and harvest. The name implies someone who is nurturing, caring, and deeply connected to nature.

What Is the Origin of The Name Demi?

The name Demi originates from ancient Greece and is derived from the name Demetria, which means “of Demeter.” It has evolved over time and is now used as a standalone name in various cultures.

Demi Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Demi in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#3662021#4002022#3942023
Top 3 Rankings#3382020#3662021#3872019

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Demi

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023394
(+6 from 2022)
776
(-5 from 2022)
0.04436
2022400
(-34 from 2021)
781
(-62 from 2021)
0.04356
2021366
(-28 from 2020)
843
(-70 from 2020)
0.04705
2020338
(+49 from 2019)
913
(+105 from 2019)
0.05165
2019387
(+8 from 2018)
808
(+30 from 2018)
0.04404
2018395
(+91 from 2017)
778
(+137 from 2017)
0.04184
2017486
(+79 from 2016)
641
(+91 from 2016)
0.03393
2016565
(+36 from 2015)
550
(+60 from 2015)
0.02841
2015601
(+32 from 2014)
490
(+38 from 2014)
0.02512
2014633
(+98 from 2013)
452
(+79 from 2013)
0.02310
2013731
(+62 from 2012)
373
(+36 from 2012)
0.01935
2012793
(+27 from 2011)
337
(+13 from 2011)
0.01738
2011820
(+30 from 2010)
324
(+9 from 2010)
0.01672
2010850
(+37 from 2009)
315
(+6 from 2009)
0.01607
2009887
(+518 from 2008)
309
(+140 from 2008)
0.01526
20081405
(+96 from 2007)
169
(+15 from 2007)
0.00811
20071501
(-65 from 2006)
154
(-3 from 2006)
0.00728
20061436
(-69 from 2005)
157
(-1 from 2005)
0.00751
20051367
(-115 from 2004)
158
(-15 from 2004)
0.00778
20041252
(-61 from 2003)
173
(-7 from 2003)
0.00857
20031191
(+277 from 2002)
180
(+50 from 2002)
0.00897
20021468
(-243 from 2001)
130
(-35 from 2001)
0.00658
20011225
(-112 from 2000)
165
(-18 from 2000)
0.00833
20001113
(+25 from 1999)
183
(+11 from 1999)
0.00917
19991138
(-296 from 1998)
172
(-81 from 1998)
0.00884
1998842
(-105 from 1997)
253
(-36 from 1997)
0.01305
1997737
(-91 from 1996)
289
(-58 from 1996)
0.01514
1996646
(-35 from 1995)
347
(-17 from 1995)
0.01810
1995611
(+66 from 1994)
364
(+51 from 1994)
0.01894
1994677
(-54 from 1993)
313
(-49 from 1993)
0.01606
1993623
(+11 from 1992)
362
(+7 from 1992)
0.01836
1992634
(+21 from 1991)
355
(+22 from 1991)
0.01771
1991655
(+402 from 1990)
333
(+165 from 1990)
0.01638
19901057
(+582 from 1989)
168
(+84 from 1989)
0.00818
19891639
(-25 from 1988)
84
(+4 from 1988)
0.00422
19881614
(+1417 from 1987)
80
(+49 from 1987)
0.00416
19873031
(+2726 from 1986)
31
(+19 from 1986)
0.00165
19865757
(+4920 from 1985)
12
(+7 from 1985)
0.00065
198510677
(-256 from 1984)
5
No change from 1984
0.00027
198410421
(-2374 from 1983)
5
(-2 from 1983)
0.00028
19838047
(-1677 from 1982)
7
(-3 from 1982)
0.00039
19826370
(+187 from 1972)
10
(+3 from 1972)
0.00055
19810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19790
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19780
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0
No SSA data
0.0000
19770
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0
No SSA data
0.0000
19760
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19750
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0
No SSA data
0.0000
19740
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19730
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19726557
(+914 from 1969)
7
(+2 from 1969)
0.00043
19710
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19700
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19697471
(-704 from 1964)
5
No change from 1964
0.00028
19680
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19670
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19660
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0
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0.0000
19650
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19646767
First SSA data recorded
5
First SSA data recorded
0.00026
19630
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19620
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19610
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19600
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19590
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19580
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0
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0.0000
19570
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0
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0.0000
19560
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0
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0.0000
19550
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0
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0.0000
19540
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0
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0.0000
19530
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0
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0.0000
19520
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0.0000
19510
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0
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0.0000
19500
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0.0000
19490
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0.0000
19480
No SSA data
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0.0000
19470
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0.0000
19460
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0.0000
19450
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0.0000
19440
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0.0000
19430
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0.0000
19420
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0.0000
19410
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0.0000
19400
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0.0000
19390
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0.0000
19380
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19370
No SSA data
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0.0000
19360
No SSA data
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0.0000
19350
No SSA data
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0.0000
19340
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0.0000
19330
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19320
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19310
No SSA data
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No SSA data
0.0000
19300
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19290
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19280
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19270
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19260
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19250
No SSA data
0
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19240
No SSA data
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0.0000
19230
No SSA data
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19220
No SSA data
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0.0000
19210
No SSA data
0
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19200
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19190
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19180
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19170
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19160
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19150
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19140
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19130
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19120
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19110
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19100
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19090
No SSA data
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No SSA data
0.0000
19080
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0.0000
19070
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0.0000
19060
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19050
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19040
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19030
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19020
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19010
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19000
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18990
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18980
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18970
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18960
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18950
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18940
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18920
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18910
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18900
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18890
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18880
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18870
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18860
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18850
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0.0000
18840
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0.0000
18830
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18820
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0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Demi

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#3692021#5112022#4602023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#4752021#5762022#5732023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#392021#312022#482023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#3842021#3092022#3592023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#4942021#4352022#5812023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#2982021#3262022#2542023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#4162021#3112022#5962023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#3002021#2512022#3332023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#3162021#3662022#3162023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#1742021#2912022#1622023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#1952021#3612022#2562023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#3532021#3272022#3642023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#3022021#3802022#5632023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#5552021#3662022#4532023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#3102021#5432022#4172023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#5552021#7152022#4342023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#5342021#7012022#3392023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#3122021#2442022#4512023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#3552021#3712022#4192023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#9852021#7572022#7772023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#2512021#5302022#2542023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#5422021#3852022#3062023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#862020#1182021#1282022

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#4362021#4152022#5602023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#5802019#4812020#6492021

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#2402021#2482022#1852023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#4022021#3842022#5122023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#3902021#3202022#2512023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#3552021#6292022#3592023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#5202020#7092022#4332023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#5202021#3862022#2202023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#8762021#5992022#7572023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#4472020#3982021#3832023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#3742018#6102019#4012021

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#6002020#6402021#6082023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#5371993#4832020#6712021

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#2902017#3392021#2432022

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#3131991#3872019#4262020

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#3472019

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#4241993

Popularity Rankings for Demi in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#1492020#1942021#3612022

Popularity in Belgium

Belgium flagBelgium#1851999

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#2292020#3162021#4822023

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#3332020#2982021#3282023

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#2992021#3892022#6252023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#3712019#3782020#4692021

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#5372020#7992021#8612022

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#7292013

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#7851997

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#8802023

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Demi a Name for Boys or Girls?

Primarily, Demi is a female name, linked to the nurturing qualities of Demeter. In contemporary times, its versatility has allowed it to be embraced by both genders.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Demi

Demi in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Demi Lovato (Singer, born 1992): An American singer and actress who rose to fame on the Disney Channel and has since become a successful pop artist.
  • Demi Moore (Actress, born 1962): An American actress known for her roles in "Ghost," "G.I. Jane," and "A Few Good Men."
  • Demi Burnett (Reality TV Star, born 1995): An American reality TV star who gained popularity on "The Bachelor" and "Bachelor in Paradise."
  • Demi-Leigh Tebow (Model, born 1995): A South African model and beauty queen who won Miss Universe 2017.
  • Demi Singleton (Actress, born 2007): An American actress and singer known for her role in the TV series "Godfather of Harlem."
  • Demi Schuurs (Tennis Player, born 1993): A Dutch professional tennis player who has achieved success in doubles.
  • Demi Adejuyigbe (Writer, born 1992): An American writer, comedian, and social media personality.
  • Demi Moore ("Ghost," 1990 Film): Portrays a woman who communicates with her deceased lover through a psychic.
  • "Demi-Gods" (2018 Novel): Chronicles the adventures of a young demi-god navigating a world of mythical creatures.
  • Demi Burnett ("The Bachelor," 2019 TV Series): A vibrant contestant known for her bold personality and drama-filled journey.
  • "Demi's Wish" (2012 Children's Book): Follows a young girl named Demi who makes a magical wish that changes her life.
  • Demi ("The Demigod Diaries," 2012 Novel by Rick Riordan): A collection of stories about demi-gods and their thrilling escapades.
  • Demi Clark ("Station 19," 2018 TV Series): A firefighter who faces personal and professional challenges in her demanding job.
  • Demi Island (Chiloe, Chile): A small island located in the Chiloé Archipelago, surrounded by rich marine biodiversity.
  • Demi River (Demi, Georgia): A river flowing through the Demi region, providing water for local agriculture and ecosystems.
  • Demi Forest (Maramureș, Romania): A protected area known for its dense forests and diverse wildlife.
  • Demi Park (Lisbon, Portugal): A public park in Lisbon offering green spaces and recreational facilities for visitors.
  • Demi Beach (Mykonos, Greece): A popular beach destination on the island of Mykonos, featuring crystal-clear waters and sandy shores.
  • Demi Valley (Tuscany, Italy): A picturesque valley in Tuscany, surrounded by rolling hills and vineyards.

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