Dempsey
boy name#2991 in 2025Dempsey entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #571 in 1880, ranks #2991 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#2991
rank today
#571
peak (1880)
41
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #804 |
| 1890s | #939 |
| 1900s | #1024 |
| 1910s | #1130 |
| 1920s | #816 |
| 1930s | #1034 |
| 1940s | #1087 |
| 1950s | #1252 |
| 1960s | #1689 |
| 1970s | #2453 |
| 1980s | #3491 |
| 1990s | #3937 |
| 2000s | #4671 |
| 2010s | #2094 |
| 2020s | #2558 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Dempsey has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 2,400 people named Dempsey are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Dempsey alive today was born around 1955, making them about 70 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Dempsey in 2025?
- Dempsey ranks #2991 among US boy names in 2025, with 41 babies given the name.
- When was the name Dempsey most popular?
- Dempsey peaked in 1880, reaching #571 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Dempsey with classmates?
- Dempsey will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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