Demitrius
Demitrius is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Devoted to Demeter, earth mother, or follower of the harvest goddess.
Origin and history
Demitrius is a variant spelling of Demetrius, which derives from the Ancient Greek name Demetrios meaning follower of Demeter. Demeter was the Greek goddess of agriculture and harvest. In the United States, it is a uncommon given name, consistently appearing in low numbers in official birth records.
Popularity in the United States
1,966 babies in the United States have been named Demitrius since 1880. It ranks #2901 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1854.
States where it is most popular
- CA (32.7 %)
- IL (23.8 %)
- NY (12.5 %)
- FL (9.3 %)
- PA (7.9 %)
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 | 63 |
| 1970-1980 | 217 |
| 1980-1990 | 312 |
| 1990-2000 | 529 |
| 2000-2010 | 505 |
| 2010-2019 | 267 |
| 2020-2029 | 73 |
Nicknames
Demi, Dimi, Meech
Fun facts
- The name directly stems from Demeter, one of the principal deities of ancient Greek mythology responsible for agriculture.
- Demitrius is a phonetic variation of Demetrius, replacing the central 'e' with an 'i' while maintaining the classic pronunciation.