Demetri Boy

Popularity: #890 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: deh-MEE-tree //dɛˈmiːtri//

Origin: Greek; Slavic

Meaning: Greek: follower of Demeter; Slavic: earth-lover

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Demetri has its roots in the ancient Greek name Demetrios (Δημήτριος), which is derived from the name of the Greek goddess Demeter, the deity of agriculture, fertility, and the harvest. The etymology can be traced back to the Greek word "demos," meaning "earth" or "people," combined with the suffix that denotes belonging or relation.

This connection to the earth and fertility imbues the name with a sense of nurturing and sustenance. The name was adopted into Latin as Demetrius, which later influenced its forms in various languages, including the eventual adoption into English.

Historically, the name Demetrius appears in several significant contexts. In the New Testament, Demetrius is mentioned as a silversmith in Ephesus, who opposed the Apostle Paul (Acts 19:24).

The name also gained prominence through various saints, notably Saint Demetrius of Thessalonica, a Christian martyr from the 4th century, whose feast day is celebrated on October 26. His legacy contributed to the name's enduring presence in Christian communities throughout the Byzantine Empire and beyond.

Culturally, the name Demetri has been associated with strength and protection, often linked to the agricultural abundance represented by Demeter. In Eastern Orthodox Christianity, the name is revered, and its variants are common among Slavic nations, reflecting the cultural integration of the name into various traditions.

The diminutive form "Dima" is often used in Slavic cultures, further illustrating the name's adaptability and affection in familial contexts. Overall, Demetri carries a rich historical and cultural significance, rooted in ancient mythology and sustained through centuries of religious and social evolution.

Famous people named Demetri

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Demetri Martin is a comedian, actor, and writer best known for Important Things with Demetri Martin, Standup Comedy, and his work on The Daily Show.

Fictional characters named Demetri

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Demetri is a fictional character from the book series The Twilight Saga. He is a member of the Volturi, serving as a tracker with the ability to sense people's thoughts and emotions.

Sibling suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Demetri was first seen in the United States in 1953.

Demetri has ranked as high as #1783 nationally, which occurred in 1992, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Florida, and Illinois.

In the past 5 years the name Demetri has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Demetri is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Demetri was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Demetri.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 48 48 0
2024 53 53 0
2023 79 79 0
2022 56 56 0
2021 70 70 0
2020 67 67 0
2019 70 70 0
2018 85 85 0
2017 86 86 0
2016 76 76 0
2015 84 84 0
2014 85 85 0
2013 86 86 0
2012 105 105 0
2011 92 92 0
2010 111 111 0
2009 127 127 0
2008 94 94 0
2007 81 81 0
2006 101 101 0
2005 82 82 0
2004 90 90 0
2003 102 102 0
2002 114 114 0
2001 102 102 0
2000 100 100 0
1999 91 91 0
1998 109 109 0
1997 102 102 0
1996 100 94 6
1995 102 102 0
1994 149 149 0
1993 162 157 5
1992 178 178 0
1991 98 98 0
1990 52 52 0
1989 42 42 0
1988 31 31 0
1987 38 38 0
1986 52 47 5
1985 33 33 0
1984 43 43 0
1983 28 21 7
1982 31 31 0
1981 25 25 0
1980 12 12 0
1979 31 31 0
1978 28 17 11
1977 37 27 10
1976 20 20 0
1975 42 30 12
1974 29 18 11
1973 28 17 11
1972 36 20 16
1971 22 16 6
1970 26 21 5
1969 21 21 0
1968 17 12 5
1967 24 18 6
1966 22 15 7
1965 31 21 10
1964 21 13 8
1963 21 16 5
1962 17 17 0
1961 19 13 6
1960 9 9 0
1959 12 6 6
1958 6 6 0
1957 6 6 0
1956 6 6 0
1954 8 8 0
1953 6 6 0

Top States for Demetri (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
NY 7
58%
TX 5
42%