Demosthenes Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Greek
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Demosthenes means 'strength of the people' and was the name of a renowned Greek statesman and orator.
Meaning of the Name Demosthenes
Demosthenes is an ancient Greek name derived from the elements 'demos', meaning 'the people', and 'sthenos', meaning 'strength'. It carries the meaning of 'strength of the people' or 'strength of the nation'. Demosthenes was a prominent Athenian statesman and orator in the 4th century BCE, known for his powerful speeches and his opposition to Philip II of Macedon. The name Demosthenes reflects qualities of leadership, resilience, and eloquence.
Popularity of the Name Demosthenes
The popularity for the name Demosthenes peaked in popularity in the year 1923 with 8 births, which ranked number 6,815 out of 9,540 unique names for that year. Demosthenes had the most male births in 1923 with 8, which ranked number 3,175 out of 4,904 male names.
Nationwide Popularity of Demosthenes
Popularity of Demosthenes by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Demosthenes. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Demosthenes in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Demosthenes is a great pick!
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