Dempsey

A unisex name of Irish origin, meaning proud, arrogant.

Babies a year
86
the US, 2017
Rarity
Very rare
among names in use
US popularity
outside the top 1000
UK popularity
#4201
5 babies

In 2025, 5 babies in England and Wales were named Dempsey. In the US, 86 were, though that figure is from 2017 — the most recent full year we hold.

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