Demetrice
Demetrice is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Devoted to Demeter or follower of the earth goddess.
Origin and history
Demetrice is a variant of the classical Greek name Demetrius, which derives from Demeter, the ancient Greek goddess of agriculture and harvest. In the United States, it emerged as an elaborate masculine modern variant during the late 20th century. While rare today, it remains a distinct historical spelling variant within American naming patterns.
Popularity in the United States
1,657 babies in the United States have been named Demetrice since 1880. It ranks #3115 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1908.
States where it is most popular
- GA (28.7 %)
- AL (22.2 %)
- FL (19.2 %)
- NC (6.5 %)
- SC (4.5 %)
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 | 11 |
| 1960-1970 | 85 |
| 1970-1980 | 395 |
| 1980-1990 | 474 |
| 1990-2000 | 327 |
| 2000-2010 | 208 |
| 2010-2019 | 138 |
| 2020-2029 | 19 |
Famous people named Demetrice
- Demetrice Martin: Football Player, Coach
Nicknames
Meech, Demi, Dee
Fun facts
- Demetrice traces back through Demetrius to Demeter, the Olympian goddess of agriculture in ancient Greek religion.
- The name experienced its highest usage in the United States between the 1970s and 1990s.