Demetri
Demetri is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Follower of Demeter; devoted to agriculture or the earth.
Origin and history
Demetri is a masculine name derived from the Greek Demetrios, which means follower of Demeter, the ancient Greek goddess of agriculture and harvest. It serves as a modern, streamlined variant of Demetrius. In the United States, it remains a moderately uncommon choice with a steady history of usage.
Popularity in the United States
4,111 babies in the United States have been named Demetri since 1880. It ranks #1955 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1555.
States where it is most popular
- CA (21.2 %)
- NY (17.7 %)
- FL (12.9 %)
- TX (12.3 %)
- IL (7.7 %)
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 | 38 |
| 1960-1970 | 155 |
| 1970-1980 | 217 |
| 1980-1990 | 323 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,132 |
| 2000-2010 | 993 |
| 2010-2019 | 880 |
| 2020-2029 | 373 |
Famous people named Demetri
- Demetri Martin: Comedian, Actor
- Demetri McCamey: Basketball player
Nicknames
Meech, Demi
Fun facts
- The name traces back to Demeter, the Greek deity who controlled grain, agriculture, and the fertility of the earth.
- Demetri is a popular phonetic spelling variant of the Eastern European and Mediterranean name Demetrius or Dimitri.