Demi
d(e)-mi
US Popularity:814
Origin:French
Meaning:Half; Small; follower of Demeter, goddess of agriculture
Demi is a gender-neutral name of French origin, meaning "half" or "small." This can always commemorate the fact that baby always a part of your heart. Demi also serves as a diminutive of the Greek Demetria, meaning "follower of Demeter" and connecting baby to the Greek goddess of agriculture. This name was popularized by American actress Demi Moore, who fought for women's equal pay in Hollywood cinema. Towards the end of the 20th century, Demi was considered one of the highest-paid actors, proving nothing is half-hearted about those who share this gorgeous name. Giving baby Demi a title like this is sure to set a fire in their belly to redefine the magnitude of their influence.
Demi Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Demi is currently #1496 on The Bump
Boy:Demi is currently #1075 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Demi is currently #822 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Demi is currently #814 in U.S. births
Boy:Demi is currently #20436 in U.S. births
Girl:Demi is currently #819 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
Gender:
Girl
#818
in 2022
- 65
from 2021
Sources
WordSense, Demi
Behind the Name, Demi, December 2022
WordSensee, demi
Online Etymology Dictionary, demi-, July 2018
Behind the Name, Demetria, May 2020
Online Etymology Dictionary, Demeter, December 2018
Theoi Greek Mythology, Demeter
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