Dimitrius
Dimitrius is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Devoted to Demeter; earth follower.
Origin and history
Dimitrius is a variant spelling of the Greek name Demetrius, which derives from Demeter, the ancient Greek goddess of agriculture and harvest. It means 'devoted to Demeter' or 'follower of Demeter'. In the United States, it is a relatively rare male name with steady, low-frequency usage.
Popularity in the United States
967 babies in the United States have been named Dimitrius since 1880. It ranks #3714 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1876.
States where it is most popular
- NY (31.9 %)
- CA (30.6 %)
- IL (13.9 %)
- FL (8.3 %)
- PA (8.3 %)
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 | 50 |
| 1970-1980 | 93 |
| 1980-1990 | 130 |
| 1990-2000 | 277 |
| 2000-2010 | 228 |
| 2010-2019 | 138 |
| 2020-2029 | 51 |
Nicknames
Dimi, Meech
Fun facts
- The name directly links to Demeter, the ancient Greek deity of the harvest and fertility.
- Dimitrius is a phonetic variation of Demetrius, influenced by the modern Greek pronunciation of the initial vowel.