Demetrus
Demetrus is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Devoted to Demeter or follower of Demeter.
Origin and history
Demetrus is a masculine name derived from the Greek name Demetrius, which means devoted to Demeter, the ancient Greek goddess of agriculture and the harvest. It serves as a modern English spelling variant of the classical name. In the United States, it is a rare choice that has consistently maintained a low level of usage over the past century.
Popularity in the United States
639 babies in the United States have been named Demetrus since 1880. It ranks #4037 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1921.
States where it is most popular
- MO (37.5 %)
- AL (31.3 %)
- NC (31.3 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 42 |
| 1970-1980 | 190 |
| 1980-1990 | 169 |
| 1990-2000 | 144 |
| 2000-2010 | 82 |
| 2010-2019 | 6 |
| 2020-2029 | 6 |
Nicknames
Dee, Meech
Fun facts
- Demetrus is a simplified phonetic spelling of Demetrius, a name worn by ancient Greek kings and early Christian saints.
- Fewer than 1,000 boys have been officially registered with the spelling Demetrus in the United States since 1880.