Dempsey

Pronunciation: [ d-EHMPS-ee ]

Girl Name #4,708 Most Popular Hidden Gem

Ranked #4708, Dempsey is an uncommon girl name with a distinctive personality.

Meaning & Origin

Dempsey is a girl name, recorded for 29 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced d-EHMPS-ee.

Parents who love the name Dempsey often also consider Della, Delia, Dessie .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #4,708
Total SSA Count: 29

Nicknames

Dem Dey Demie Dempie

Also a Boy Name

Dempsey is also used as a boy name, ranked #2845.

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Similar Names

Della Delia Dessie Dena Deborah Dessa Delilah Dell

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dempsey

Is Dempsey a boy or girl name?

Dempsey is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #4708. As a boy name, it is ranked #2845. Dempsey is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Dempsey?

Dempsey is pronounced d-EHMPS-ee.

How popular is the name Dempsey?

Dempsey is currently ranked #4708 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Dempsey?

Common nicknames for Dempsey include Dem, Dey, Demie, and Dempie.

Is Dempsey a common or rare name?

Dempsey is an uncommon name, ranked #4708 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Dempsey

Dempsey is a girl name .

Is Dempsey a boy or girl name? Dempsey is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #4,708 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #2,845. Dempsey is more commonly used as a boy name.

Dempsey is currently ranked #4,708 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Dempsey include Dem, Dey, Demie, and Dempie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.