Dempsey Name Origin
/DEM-psi/-
Irish (Celtic) 60%
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American (Anglo-Saxon) 30%
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British (Anglo-Saxon) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: Dempsey
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
Name Origin
Dempsey is an Anglicized form of the Irish Gaelic surname Ó Díomasaigh, meaning 'descendant of Díomasach', with Díomasach meaning 'proud' or 'arrogant'. It originated as a family name in Ireland and is commonly used as a given name in English-speaking countries.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Dempsey each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).