Demetrious
Demetrious is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Devoted to Demeter or follower of Demeter.
Origin and history
Demetrious is a variant of the classical Greek name Demetrius, which derives from the name of Demeter, the ancient Greek goddess of agriculture and harvest. In the United States, it is a relatively rare masculine name that has seen steady, minor usage across recent decades.
Popularity in the United States
1,766 babies in the United States have been named Demetrious since 1880. It ranks #3037 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1854.
States where it is most popular
- IL (26.5 %)
- FL (19.2 %)
- CA (18.7 %)
- GA (9.6 %)
- MI (7.3 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1950-1960 | 35 |
| 1960-1970 | 152 |
| 1970-1980 | 309 |
| 1980-1990 | 325 |
| 1990-2000 | 410 |
| 2000-2010 | 292 |
| 2010-2019 | 165 |
| 2020-2029 | 73 |
Famous people named Demetrious
- Demetrious Johnson: MMA Fighter, Athlete
Nicknames
Demi, Meech, Dee
Fun facts
- Demetrious is an English spelling variant of the more common Latinized name Demetrius.
- The root of the name traces directly back to classical Greek mythology and the goddess of the harvest.