Demetris
Demetris is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Devoted to Demeter or follower of Demeter.
Origin and history
Demetris is a male name of Greek origin, derived from the classical name Demetrius. It translates to 'follower of Demeter', referencing the ancient Greek goddess of agriculture. In the United States, it has been used as a less common variant of Demetrius.
Popularity in the United States
2,613 babies in the United States have been named Demetris since 1880. It ranks #2536 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1862.
States where it is most popular
- FL (25.7 %)
- GA (18.2 %)
- AL (14.3 %)
- IL (11.5 %)
- NC (5.1 %)
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 | 6 |
| 1950-1960 | 21 |
| 1960-1970 | 157 |
| 1970-1980 | 495 |
| 1980-1990 | 661 |
| 1990-2000 | 650 |
| 2000-2010 | 358 |
| 2010-2019 | 200 |
| 2020-2029 | 65 |
Famous people named Demetris
- Demetris Nichols: Basketball player
Nicknames
Dee, Meech
Fun facts
- The name directly connects back to Demeter, the ancient Greek Olympian goddess of agriculture and harvest.
- It serves as a Hellenic phonetic adaptation of the more widely recognized Latinized form Demetrius.