What does the name Dempsey mean?

Dempsey is a boy name of Irish origin meaning “Irish surname meaning 'proud'”.

When was the name Dempsey most popular?

In US Social Security records since 1890, Dempsey peaked in the 2010s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.

What are names similar to Dempsey?

Names similar to Dempsey in origin and style include Conley, Riley, Dorsey, Brody, Grady.

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Dempsey

boy name

Origin

Irish

Syllables

Peak era

2010s/2020s

Today

▬ Steady

Meaning

“Irish surname meaning 'proud'”

Popularity, 1890–2024

1890speak 2010s

Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Dempsey peaked in the 2010s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.

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Popularity in Brazil

26 people · the #104,241 first name in Brazil · median age 50

Source: IBGE, Censo Demográfico 2022

Names that fit alongside Dempsey

Conley Riley Dorsey Brody Grady Conway

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