Masculine dossier · first seen 1880
Dempsey
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
1921
Peak births
108
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
1880Peak 19212025
Quick answers about Dempsey
How many people are named Dempsey?
An estimated 2,371 living Americans are named Dempsey.
How rare is Dempsey?
Dempsey is very rare among babies today, with 41 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 62% from its 1921 peak.
How old is the typical Dempsey?
The median age of a living American named Dempsey is approximately 27 years, with most bearers falling between 11 and 64 years old.
Is Dempsey still popular?
Yes. Dempsey is holding steady, with 41 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Peak year
1921
Decline from peak
62%
2025
41
All-time
4,249