Demetra
Demetra is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Earth mother or follower of Demeter.
Origin and history
Demetra is a female given name of Greek origin, derived from the name Demeter, the ancient Greek goddess of agriculture and harvest. In the United States, it has been used moderately throughout the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, often favored by families connected to Greek heritage.
Popularity in the United States
4,205 babies in the United States have been named Demetra since 1880. It ranks #2713 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2051.
States where it is most popular
- TX (24.6 %)
- IL (18.3 %)
- NY (15.6 %)
- CA (9.4 %)
- LA (7.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 95 |
| 1920-1930 | 199 |
| 1930-1940 | 184 |
| 1940-1950 | 199 |
| 1950-1960 | 306 |
| 1960-1970 | 870 |
| 1970-1980 | 999 |
| 1980-1990 | 571 |
| 1990-2000 | 400 |
| 2000-2010 | 204 |
| 2010-2019 | 128 |
| 2020-2029 | 50 |
Famous people named Demetra
- Demetra Plakas: Musician, Drummer
Nicknames
Demi, Dee
Fun facts
- The name traces back to Demeter, the Olympian goddess responsible for the harvest, seasons, and fertility.
- Demetra serves as a slightly shorter variant of Demetria, both sharing the root name of the Greek goddess.