Demi
Demi: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /dษหmiห/ ยท /หdษm.i/
Meaning and origin of Demi
- A female given name, a diminutive of Demetria introduced into English in the 1990s by the actress Demi Moore.
How popular is Demi?
Since 1880, 14,869 girls and 52 boys in the U.S. have been named Demi (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #339 in 2020. Its highest rank for boys was #6996 in 2023. In 2025 it ranked #381 for girls, with 811 babies given the name.
Names similar to Demi
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Sibling name ideas for Demi
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Demi FAQ
What does the name Demi mean?
A female given name, a diminutive of Demetria introduced into English in the 1990s by the actress Demi Moore.
How popular is the name Demi?
Since 1880, 14,869 girls and 52 boys in the U.S. have been named Demi (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #339 in 2020. Its highest rank for boys was #6996 in 2023. In 2025 it ranked #381 for girls, with 811 babies given the name.
Is Demi a boy or girl name?
Demi is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 14,869 girls and 52 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.