Demetrick
Demetrick is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Follower of Demeter or devoted to the earth.
Origin and history
Demetrick is an American variant of the classic Greek name Demetrius, which derives from the name of the Greek harvest goddess Demeter. Historically used in the United States as a distinctive modern option, it saw its peak usage in the late 20th century. Today, it remains a rare masculine name in U.S. birth records.
Popularity in the United States
706 babies in the United States have been named Demetrick since 1880. It ranks #3970 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1922.
States where it is most popular
- FL (37.3 %)
- LA (25.4 %)
- CA (11.9 %)
- MS (8.5 %)
- SC (8.5 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 25 |
| 1970-1980 | 204 |
| 1980-1990 | 181 |
| 1990-2000 | 144 |
| 2000-2010 | 96 |
| 2010-2019 | 51 |
| 2020-2029 | 5 |
Famous people named Demetrick
- Demetrick Veal: American Football Player
Nicknames
Dee, Meech, Rick
Fun facts
- The name stems from Demeter, the ancient Greek goddess of agriculture, grain, and the harvest.
- Demetrick developed in the United States as a phonetic variation blending Demetrius with the popular -ick ending.