623births recorded
2Countries
1Variants
1997Peak · England & Wales
#3459United States 2025
Dempsey is a girl name family recorded 623 times in 2 countries since 1920. It ranks highest today in the United States (#3459 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in England & Wales in 1997, at 1.3 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Dempsey
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dempsey | English | 550 | 🇺🇸 United States | #3459 | 2025 | ▲ 33 % |
| Dempsey | English | 73 | 🏴 England & Wales | #4201 | 1997 | new |
Questions about Dempsey
How popular is the name Dempsey?
In 2025 it ranked #3459 in the United States. Official registers record 623 births across 2 countries.
When was Dempsey most popular?
It peaked in England & Wales in 1997, at 1.3 births per 100,000.
Is Dempsey a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Dempsey is a girl name.