Demetria Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: deh-MEE-tree-uh /dɪˈmiːtriə/
Origin: Greek; Latin
Meaning: Greek: earth mother; Latin: follower of Demeter
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Demetria is derived from the Greek name Demetrios, which is rooted in the ancient Greek word 'demeter,' meaning 'earth mother' or 'goddess of the harvest.' This name is closely associated with Demeter, the Greek goddess of agriculture, fertility, and the harvest, who played a significant role in ancient Greek religion and mythology. The name Demetrios was adopted into Latin as Demetrius, which then influenced the formation of Demetria as a feminine variant in various cultures, including early Christian contexts.
Historically, the name Demetria has been borne by several notable figures, particularly in the early Christian era. One of the most prominent was Saint Demetrius of Thessalonica, a Christian martyr who was venerated in the 4th century.
His feast day is celebrated on October 26, and he became a symbol of bravery and faith for many Christians. The name also appears in various historical texts and translations, including the Septuagint, the Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible, where the masculine form Demetrius is mentioned.
Culturally, the name Demetria has been associated with themes of fertility, growth, and nurturing, reflecting the attributes of its mythological namesake. In literature and art, the figure of Demeter has been a source of inspiration, symbolizing the connection between humanity and the earth.
The name has also been linked to various traditions and festivals celebrating the harvest, further embedding it in cultural practices. While diminutive forms such as Demi have emerged, the name Demetria itself carries a weight of historical and cultural significance that has allowed it to endure through the centuries.
Famous people named Demetria
In this section, you will find notable people named Demetria. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Demetria who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Demetria McKinney is an actress and singer best known for Tyler Perry's House of Payne, Saints & Sinners, and her music career.
Demetria Lucas is a writer and television personality best known for her work on Bravo's Blood, Sweat & Heels and her book A Belle in Brooklyn.
Fictional characters named Demetria
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Demetria is a fictional character from the animated television series The Fairly OddParents. She is a fairy who appears in the episode 'The Big Problem' and is known for her rivalry with Timmy Turner.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Demetria was first seen in the United States in 1914.
Demetria has ranked as high as #863 nationally, which occurred in 1974, and has been most popular in Texas, Georgia, Florida, California, and Tennessee.
In the past 5 years the name Demetria has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Demetria 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 Demetria 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 Demetria.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 24 | 0 | 24 |
| 2024 | 24 | 0 | 24 |
| 2023 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 2022 | 24 | 0 | 24 |
| 2021 | 27 | 0 | 27 |
| 2020 | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| 2019 | 46 | 0 | 46 |
| 2018 | 51 | 0 | 51 |
| 2017 | 39 | 0 | 39 |
| 2016 | 33 | 0 | 33 |
| 2015 | 52 | 0 | 52 |
| 2014 | 53 | 0 | 53 |
| 2013 | 55 | 0 | 55 |
| 2012 | 52 | 0 | 52 |
| 2011 | 59 | 0 | 59 |
| 2010 | 68 | 0 | 68 |
| 2009 | 56 | 0 | 56 |
| 2008 | 73 | 0 | 73 |
| 2007 | 70 | 0 | 70 |
| 2006 | 87 | 0 | 87 |
| 2005 | 84 | 0 | 84 |
| 2004 | 82 | 0 | 82 |
| 2003 | 106 | 0 | 106 |
| 2002 | 91 | 0 | 91 |
| 2001 | 102 | 0 | 102 |
| 2000 | 121 | 0 | 121 |
| 1999 | 137 | 0 | 137 |
| 1998 | 162 | 0 | 162 |
| 1997 | 130 | 0 | 130 |
| 1996 | 187 | 0 | 187 |
| 1995 | 192 | 8 | 184 |
| 1994 | 158 | 0 | 158 |
| 1993 | 199 | 5 | 194 |
| 1992 | 233 | 10 | 223 |
| 1991 | 260 | 11 | 249 |
| 1990 | 219 | 0 | 219 |
| 1989 | 258 | 8 | 250 |
| 1988 | 237 | 0 | 237 |
| 1987 | 196 | 6 | 190 |
| 1986 | 206 | 0 | 206 |
| 1985 | 186 | 6 | 180 |
| 1984 | 191 | 0 | 191 |
| 1983 | 209 | 0 | 209 |
| 1982 | 230 | 8 | 222 |
| 1981 | 250 | 5 | 245 |
| 1980 | 290 | 6 | 284 |
| 1979 | 333 | 5 | 328 |
| 1978 | 290 | 9 | 281 |
| 1977 | 323 | 12 | 311 |
| 1976 | 267 | 0 | 267 |
| 1975 | 363 | 9 | 354 |
| 1974 | 382 | 11 | 371 |
| 1973 | 377 | 7 | 370 |
| 1972 | 336 | 0 | 336 |
| 1971 | 370 | 9 | 361 |
| 1970 | 294 | 0 | 294 |
| 1969 | 261 | 0 | 261 |
| 1968 | 192 | 0 | 192 |
| 1967 | 177 | 6 | 171 |
| 1966 | 140 | 0 | 140 |
| 1965 | 120 | 0 | 120 |
| 1964 | 114 | 0 | 114 |
| 1963 | 102 | 0 | 102 |
| 1962 | 95 | 0 | 95 |
| 1961 | 102 | 0 | 102 |
| 1960 | 71 | 0 | 71 |
| 1959 | 72 | 0 | 72 |
| 1958 | 60 | 0 | 60 |
| 1957 | 50 | 0 | 50 |
| 1956 | 51 | 0 | 51 |
| 1955 | 48 | 0 | 48 |
| 1954 | 36 | 0 | 36 |
| 1953 | 27 | 0 | 27 |
| 1952 | 32 | 0 | 32 |
| 1951 | 40 | 0 | 40 |
| 1950 | 27 | 0 | 27 |
| 1949 | 24 | 0 | 24 |
| 1948 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 1947 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 1946 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| 1945 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 1944 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 1943 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1942 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 1941 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1938 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1937 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1936 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1935 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1934 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1933 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 1932 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1931 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1930 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1928 | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| 1927 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| 1926 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 1925 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1924 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1923 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1922 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1921 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1919 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1918 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1917 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1915 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1914 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
Top States for Demetria (2022)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |