Demetruis
Demetruis is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Devotee of Demeter or follower of the earth mother.
Origin and history
Demetruis is a variant spelling of Demetrius, originating from the Greek name Demetrios. It derives from Demeter, the ancient Greek goddess of agriculture and harvest. Though historically uncommon in the U.S., it saw mild usage in the late 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
814 babies in the United States have been named Demetruis since 1880. It ranks #3862 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- AL (33.3 %)
- OH (33.3 %)
- FL (11.1 %)
- IL (11.1 %)
- NY (11.1 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 66 |
| 1970-1980 | 232 |
| 1980-1990 | 208 |
| 1990-2000 | 200 |
| 2000-2010 | 82 |
| 2010-2019 | 26 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Meech, Demi
Fun facts
- Demetruis is a phonetic spelling variant of the classical name Demetrius.
- The root name traces directly back to classical Greek mythology and the goddess Demeter.