Demetres Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationdeh-MEH-tres / /dɛˈmɛtres/Greek; Latin
Meaning
Greek: follower of Demeter; Latin: earth
Historical & Cultural Background
Demetres is derived from the Greek name Demetrius, which is associated with the goddess Demeter, the deity of agriculture and fertility. The name has been used in various cultures, particularly in Greece and among communities influenced by Greek heritage. It has historical significance in ancient Rome as well, where it was adopted in Latin forms.
Trend Summary
The name Demetres is relatively uncommon in the United States and has not shown significant trends in popularity.
Similar Names
Variants
- Demetrius
- Dimitri
International Variants
- Dimitri (Russian)
- Demetrio (Italian)
- Dimitrios (Greek)
Famous people named Demetres
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Demetres was first seen in the United States in 1970. Demetres has ranked as high as #1070 nationally, which occurred in 1975, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Demetres has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Demetres
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1975 | 8 |
| 1976 | 7 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1980 | 7 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1989 | 8 |
| 1991 | 8 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1994 | 8 |
| 1998 | 5 |