Demetric
Demetric is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Devoted to Demeter or follower of the earth mother.
Origin and history
Demetric is an American variant of Demetrius, originating from the Greek name Demetrios meaning follower of Demeter. While never a top-tier mainstream choice in the U.S., it saw modest usage in the late 20th century and remains a distinctive alternative to Demetrius.
Popularity in the United States
2,135 babies in the United States have been named Demetric since 1880. It ranks #2795 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1866.
States where it is most popular
- FL (19.6 %)
- MS (17.7 %)
- GA (15.4 %)
- AL (12.3 %)
- TX (8.9 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1960-1970 | 107 |
| 1970-1980 | 550 |
| 1980-1990 | 522 |
| 1990-2000 | 454 |
| 2000-2010 | 278 |
| 2010-2019 | 158 |
| 2020-2029 | 61 |
Famous people named Demetric
- Demetric Evans: Athlete, American football player
Nicknames
Dee, Meech, Meechie
Fun facts
- Demetric is a modern English phonetic variation of the classic ancient Greek name Demetrius.
- The name reached its peak popularity in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s.