Demetria
Demetria is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Devoted to Demeter or Earth Mother.
Origin and history
Demetria is a classic feminine name of Ancient Greek origin, derived from Demeter, the Olympian goddess of agriculture and the harvest. While it has deep classical roots, it experienced moderate popularity in the United States in the late 20th century. Today, it remains a distinctive and relatively uncommon choice.
Popularity in the United States
10,960 babies in the United States have been named Demetria since 1880. It ranks #1552 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1965.
States where it is most popular
- TX (14.2 %)
- GA (9.3 %)
- FL (7.3 %)
- CA (7.2 %)
- TN (7.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 34 |
| 1920-1930 | 88 |
| 1930-1940 | 73 |
| 1940-1950 | 108 |
| 1950-1960 | 443 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,368 |
| 1970-1980 | 3,273 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,214 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,843 |
| 2000-2010 | 872 |
| 2010-2019 | 508 |
| 2020-2029 | 136 |
Famous people named Demetria
- Demetria McKinney: Actress, Singer
- Demetria Devonne Lovato: Singer, Songwriter
Nicknames
Demi, Dee, MeeMee
Fun facts
- The name directly references Demeter, the Greek goddess responsible for grain, agriculture, and the fertility of the earth.
- Actress Demi Moore was born Demetria Gene Guynes, helping popularize its short form Demi.