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Demi

Demi is a girl's name of Greek origin meaning “bull.” In 2024 it was given to 693 girls in the United States.

Demi at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Greek · English & American
Meaning
“bull”
Pronunciation
/dəˈmiː/
Also spelled
Demetrius

About the name Demi

Demi belongs to the Greek and English & American tradition. Its meaning — “bull” — is the sense carried by its Greek roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page. It travels in a few spellings: Demetrius.

In the United States, Demi first appears in Social Security records in 1964. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #339 in 2020, and in 2024 693 babies received the name — 14,062 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Demi in US records

First recorded (US)
1964
Best US rank
#339 in 2020
Peak year
2020
Babies named Demi in 2024
693
Total since 1880
14,062

Demi in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#78 in 2005
Babies named Demi in 2025
61
Total since 1996
9,067

Spellings & short forms

Demetrius

Similar names

More names from the Greek shelf:

BarbaraGreekMargaretGreekDorothyGreekHelenGreekSandraGreekMelissaGreekCynthiaGreekAngelaGreek

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Demi mean?

Demi means “bull” in its Greek roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Demi a boy or girl name?

Demi is a girl name. In 2024, 693 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Demi?

Demi comes from the Greek and English & American tradition. It is also spelled Demetrius.

How popular is the name Demi?

Demi first appears in US records in 1964. Its best-ever ranking was #339 in 2020, and 693 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Demi?

Demi is pronounced /dəˈmiː/ (IPA).

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