Demetrios
Demetrios is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Devotee of Demeter; follower of the earth mother.
Origin and history
Demetrios is a traditional Greek masculine name derived from Demeter, the ancient Greek goddess of agriculture and harvest. In the United States, it is a classic choice primarily used within the Greek-American community. While uncommon overall, it maintains steady usage as an authentic classical name.
Popularity in the United States
2,770 babies in the United States have been named Demetrios since 1880. It ranks #2457 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1833.
States where it is most popular
- NY (54.3 %)
- IL (22.6 %)
- NJ (7.4 %)
- MA (6.2 %)
- CA (5.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 10 |
| 1920-1930 | 33 |
| 1930-1940 | 35 |
| 1940-1950 | 33 |
| 1950-1960 | 93 |
| 1960-1970 | 349 |
| 1970-1980 | 620 |
| 1980-1990 | 410 |
| 1990-2000 | 390 |
| 2000-2010 | 431 |
| 2010-2019 | 272 |
| 2020-2029 | 94 |
Famous people named Demetrios
- Demetrios Johnson: MMA Fighter, Athlete
Nicknames
Dimi, Demi, Jimmy
Fun facts
- The name stems directly from the ancient Greek name Demetrios, meaning devoted to Demeter.
- Saint Demetrius of Thessaloniki is one of the most widely revered military saints in Eastern Orthodox tradition.