boy's name
Demosthenes
dih-MOS-thuh-neez (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 4
- Letters 11
- Births on record 68
Demosthenes is a boy's name with 4 syllables. In 2007 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1923, when 8 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1914.
- 4 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Demosthenes Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 2000s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 10 |
| 1920s | 19 |
| 1930s | 7 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 11 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 6 |
How Popular Is Demosthenes?
In 2007, Demosthenes was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Demosthenes Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Demosthenes
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Demosthenes Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Demosthenes over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Demosthenes
- English dih-MOS-thuh-neez /dɪˈmɒsθəniːz/
Sibling Names for Demosthenes
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Demosthenes — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Demosthenes
How popular is the name Demosthenes?
In 2007, Demosthenes was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Demosthenes a girl's or a boy's name?
Demosthenes is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Demosthenes?
Demosthenes has 4 syllables.
When was Demosthenes most popular?
Demosthenes peaked in 1923, when 8 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.