Demitri
Demitri is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Devoted to Demeter or follower of Demeter.
Origin and history
Demitri is a masculine name of Greek origin, serving as a variant spelling of Demetrius or Demetrios. It derives from the Greek name Demetrios, meaning 'devoted to Demeter', the ancient Greek goddess of agriculture and harvest. While less common than the spelling Demetrius, it enjoys steady, moderate usage in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
2,137 babies in the United States have been named Demitri since 1880. It ranks #2793 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1731.
States where it is most popular
- CA (38.7 %)
- NY (22.4 %)
- TX (16.3 %)
- IL (5.5 %)
- FL (4.2 %)
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 | 26 |
| 1970-1980 | 48 |
| 1980-1990 | 115 |
| 1990-2000 | 559 |
| 2000-2010 | 646 |
| 2010-2019 | 547 |
| 2020-2029 | 196 |
Nicknames
Demi, Dimi, Meech
Fun facts
- The name is ultimately tied to Demeter, the ancient Greek Olympian goddess of agriculture, grain, and fertility.
- Spelling variations of this classic Greek name exist across many languages, including Dmitri in Russian and Demetrio in Spanish and Italian.