Dimitri
Dimitri is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Devotee of Demeter or earth mother.
Origin and history
Dimitri is the Slavic and French form of the Greek name Demetrius, which derives from the name of the Greek goddess Demeter. The name carries classical roots linked to the earth and agriculture. In the United States, it remains a moderately popular choice, valued for its international flair.
Popularity in the United States
9,594 babies in the United States have been named Dimitri since 1880. It ranks #1225 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #961.
States where it is most popular
- CA (17.5 %)
- NY (16.6 %)
- TX (9.5 %)
- FL (9.1 %)
- IL (6.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 12 |
| 1920-1930 | 18 |
| 1930-1940 | 38 |
| 1940-1950 | 72 |
| 1950-1960 | 147 |
| 1960-1970 | 321 |
| 1970-1980 | 457 |
| 1980-1990 | 679 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,506 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,985 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,111 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,248 |
Famous people named Dimitri
- Dimitri Martin: Comedian, Actor
- Dimitri Tiomkin: Composer, Conductor
- Dimitri Young: Baseball Player
Nicknames
Dima, Dimi, Meech
Fun facts
- The name directly connects to Demeter, the ancient Greek goddess of agriculture, harvest, and fertility.
- A prominent variant of the name belongs to Dmitri Karamazov, a central character in Fyodor Dostoevsky's famous novel The Brothers Karamazov.