boy's name
Dempsy
DEMP-see (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 119
Dempsy is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1945 it was given to 7 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 1919, when 15 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1916.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Dempsy Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1940s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 26 |
| 1920s | 66 |
| 1930s | 13 |
| 1940s | 14 |
How Popular Is Dempsy?
In 1945, Dempsy was given to 7 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.
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 Dempsy
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Dempsy Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Dempsy over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Dempsy
- English DEMP-see
Sibling Names for Dempsy
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Dempsy — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Dempsy
How popular is the name Dempsy?
In 1945, Dempsy was given to 7 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 Dempsy a girl's or a boy's name?
Dempsy is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Dempsy?
Dempsy has 2 syllables.
When was Dempsy most popular?
Dempsy peaked in 1919, when 15 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.