4,500births recorded
4Countries
1Variants
1998Peak · Belgium
#2991United States 2025
Dempsey is a boy name family recorded 4,500 times in 4 countries since 1880. It ranks highest today in the United States (#2991 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Belgium in 1998, at 6.0 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 | 4,249 | 🇺🇸 United States | #2991 | 1880 | ▼ 36 % |
| Dempsey | English | 188 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 2020 | – |
| Dempsey | English | 45 | 🇫🇷 France | – | 1993 | – |
| Dempsey | English | 18 | 🇧🇪 Belgium | – | 1998 | – |
Questions about Dempsey
How popular is the name Dempsey?
In 2025 it ranked #2991 in the United States. Official registers record 4,500 births across 4 countries.
When was Dempsey most popular?
It peaked in Belgium in 1998, at 6.0 births per 100,000.
Is Dempsey a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Dempsey is a boy name.