Demetre
Demetre is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Devoted to Demeter or follower of the earth goddess.
Origin and history
Demetre is a masculine name derived from the Greek name Demetrius, meaning devoted to Demeter, the ancient Greek goddess of agriculture and harvest. It is a variant form of Demetrius or Demetri, offering a slightly streamlined spelling. In the United States, it remains a rare choice with consistent niche usage.
Popularity in the United States
679 babies in the United States have been named Demetre since 1880. It ranks #3997 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1886.
States where it is most popular
- CA (39.3 %)
- FL (21.4 %)
- NY (21.4 %)
- GA (17.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 5 |
| 1970-1980 | 40 |
| 1980-1990 | 101 |
| 1990-2000 | 278 |
| 2000-2010 | 124 |
| 2010-2019 | 90 |
| 2020-2029 | 41 |
Famous people named Demetre
- Demetre Chiparus: Sculptor, Artist
Nicknames
Demi, Meech, Didi
Fun facts
- The name directly references Demeter, the Olympian goddess of the harvest, grains, and fertility.
- It acts as a modernized English or French-influenced variant of the classical Latinized Demetrius.