"of Marion, son of Marion"
Origin: American/French
Language: English
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Meaning & Origin
"of the sea (via Marius)"
Origin: Latin
Language: English
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The Story of Demarion
Demarion is a creative American name combining the prefix De- (a common element in African-American naming tradition, often indicating of or from) with the name Marion. Marion itself traces back to the Latin Marius, meaning of the sea or belonging to Mars. The De- prefix emerged in African-American naming culture in the 20th century as a way to create distinctive, personalized names that feel both American and culturally specific.
Demarion was part of a wave of De- prefix names that peaked in African-American communities in the 1980s-2000s, a period of creative naming that produced Deshawn, Demarco, Demarion, and similar constructions. These names represented cultural distinctiveness and family creativity.
The De- prefix naming tradition in African-American culture is a rich creative tradition that emerged in part as a response to the erasure of African naming traditions during slavery. Creating new, distinctive names became a form of cultural assertion and family identity.
Historical Record
Demarion first appeared in US Social Security records in 1983.
Over 3,519 babies have been named Demarion in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Demarion is past its peak , currently ranked #2,409 for boy names in the US .
Fun Facts
- The De- prefix in African-American names became particularly popular in the 1970s-1990s
- Marion itself has been both a boys and girls name throughout American history
- The name Marius that underlies Marion was originally a Roman family name
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Popularity Over Time
#2,409
Current Rank
Peaked 2005
Based on SSA data 1880–present
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Demarion Simmons
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1989
American football player who played in college and semi-professionally
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- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 4
- Popularity Rank
- #2,409
- Total SSA Count
- 58
- Cultural Origins
- American African-American
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
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Common Nicknames
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Mario
Marion
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Frequently Asked Questions About Demarion
What does the name Demarion mean?
"of Marion, son of Marion" (from American/French). "of the sea (via Marius)" (from Latin). Demarion is a creative American name combining the prefix De- (a common element in African-American naming tradition, often indicating of or from) with the name Marion. Marion itself traces back to the Latin Marius, meaning of the sea or belonging to Mars. The De- prefix emerged in African-American naming culture in the 20th century as a way to create distinctive, personalized names that feel both American and culturally specific.
What is the origin of the name Demarion?
Demarion has American/French, Latin, American, and African-American origins. In American/French, it means "of Marion, son of Marion". In Latin, it means "of the sea (via Marius)".
Is Demarion a boy or girl name?
Demarion is primarily used as a boy name.
How popular is the name Demarion?
Demarion is currently ranked #2409 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Demarion?
Common nicknames for Demarion include Mario and Marion.
What are good middle names for Demarion?
Popular middle name pairings include Demarion James, Demarion Lee, Demarion Anthony, Demarion Xavier, and Demarion Lamar.
What are good sibling names for Demarion?
Names that pair well with Demarion as siblings include Deshawn, Darius, Jasmine, Brianna, Kamari, and Amara.
How many syllables does Demarion have?
Demarion has 4 syllables, making it distinctive and rhythmic.
Is Demarion a common or rare name?
Demarion is an uncommon name, ranked #2409 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
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About the Name Demarion
Demarion is a boy name with American and African-American origins . The name means "of Marion, son of Marion" in American/French .
Demarion is currently ranked #2,409 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Demarion has 4 syllables, making it distinctive and memorable.
Common nicknames for Demarion include De, Mario, and Marion. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Demarion include Demari, Demarcus, Demarco, Demario, Demauri . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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