Demelza
girl name#13208 in 2025Demelza entered the US charts in 1978, peaked at #8562 in 1978, ranks #13208 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1978–2025
#13208
rank today
#8562
peak (1978)
6
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #8786 |
| 2010s | #14741 |
| 2020s | #12450 |
Fashion outlook
40%chance Demelza feels “very 2020s” by 2040 — moderate fashion risk
Demelza sits in the calm middle of the cycle — neither chasing a wave nor sliding off one. Middle-of-the-cycle names age slowly and predictably.
A playful estimate from 145 years of naming cycles — not a prophecy. Great names outlive statistics.
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Demelza are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Demelza is a kid of about 5 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
Names similar in popularity
Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Demelza in 2025?
- Demelza ranks #13208 among US girl names in 2025, with 6 babies given the name.
- When was the name Demelza most popular?
- Demelza peaked in 1978, reaching #8562 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Demelza with classmates?
- Demelza will almost certainly be the only one in school.
Torn between Demelza and another name?
Put them head to head — full stats, history and a verdict.
Start a name battle