At a glance
- In short
- Demple is a rare American English name, possibly of Irish origin.
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1942 (#4,124)
- Babies in 1942
- 6 (<0.01% of girls)
- Peak
- #3,875 in 1927
- First recorded
- 1922
Meaning of Demple
Demple is a female name with American English pronunciation as DEM-puhl (/ˈdɛmpəl/). It is a variant of the name Dempsey. The origin of Demple is uncertain, but it is believed to have Irish roots. Despite its rarity, Demple has been given to a small number of newborn girls in the United States over the years. In the early 20th century, Demple was occasionally chosen as a name for baby girls, ranking around the 4000s in popularity. While not widely used today, Demple still holds a certain charm and uniqueness that may appeal to parents seeking an uncommon name for their daughter.
How to pronounce Demple
English
- Pronounced DEM-puhl /ˈdɛmpəl/
Popularity of Demple in the U.S.
Demple was last recorded in the U.S. in 1942, ranked #4,124 with 6 babies. It peaked at #3,875 in 1927. It first appears in the records in 1922.
- Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1922–1942 6 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | 6 | 4,124 | back (not recorded in 1941) |
| 1940 | 5 | 4,349 | back (not recorded in 1937–1939) |
| 1936 | 5 | 4,181 | back (not recorded in 1928–1935) |
| 1927 | 7 | 3,875 | back (not recorded in 1925–1926) |
| 1924 | 7 | 4,002 | back (not recorded in 1923) |
| 1922 | 5 | 5,009 | new |