Demetrio
Demetrio is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Devotee of Demeter or follower of Demeter.
Origin and history
Demetrio is the Italian and Spanish form of the Ancient Greek name Demetrius. It derives from Demeter, the Greek goddess of agriculture and harvest. While relatively uncommon in the United States, it maintains steady usage within Hellenic and Hispanic communities.
Popularity in the United States
3,064 babies in the United States have been named Demetrio since 1880. It ranks #2331 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1798.
States where it is most popular
- TX (58.6 %)
- CA (36.1 %)
- NM (2.1 %)
- IL (1.5 %)
- NY (1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 6 |
| 1910-1920 | 86 |
| 1920-1930 | 199 |
| 1930-1940 | 169 |
| 1940-1950 | 166 |
| 1950-1960 | 201 |
| 1960-1970 | 274 |
| 1970-1980 | 307 |
| 1980-1990 | 350 |
| 1990-2000 | 420 |
| 2000-2010 | 486 |
| 2010-2019 | 271 |
| 2020-2029 | 129 |
Famous people named Demetrio
- Demetrio Albertini: Athlete, Footballer
- Demetrio Vallejo: Labor Leader, Activist
Nicknames
Demi, Metro
Fun facts
- The name directly traces back to the ancient Greek myth of Demeter, goddess of agriculture.
- Saint Demetrius of Thessaloniki was a Christian martyr of the early 4th century and remains highly venerated in Eastern Orthodox traditions.