FIRST NAME
Dempsey
Dempsey is the 3,302nd most common male first name in the United States, recorded for 1,876 men and boys in the latest Census. It is also given to 401 women and girls.
AS A MALE NAME · #3,302 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
1,876
living · #3,302
BABIES NAMED DEMPSEY BY BIRTH YEAR · 1880–2025
202541
As a male name, Dempsey peaked in 1921, when 108 babies were named Dempsey (the #609 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A FEMALE NAME · #14,999 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
401
living · #14,999
BABIES NAMED DEMPSEY BY BIRTH YEAR · 1920–2025
202544
As a female name, Dempsey peaked in 2025, when 44 babies were named Dempsey (the #3479 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)