Demetrick Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: deh-MEE-trik //dɪˈmiːtrɪk//
Origin: Greek; Latin
Meaning: Greek: follower of Demeter; Latin: little Demeter
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Demetrick is derived from the Greek name Demetrius, which itself originates from the Greek goddess Demeter, the deity of agriculture, fertility, and the harvest. The etymology traces back to the Greek word "demeter," meaning "earth mother" or "goddess of the harvest." This name was adopted into Latin as Demetrius and subsequently made its way into various languages, including Old French and Middle English, before evolving into its modern form, Demetrick, in English-speaking contexts.
Historically, the name Demetrius has been borne by several notable figures, including Demetrius of Phalerum, a prominent philosopher and statesman in ancient Athens during the 4th century BCE. Additionally, the name appears in Christian tradition, notably in the New Testament, where Saint Demetrius is recognized as a martyr and is venerated in various Christian denominations.
His feast day is celebrated on October 26, which has contributed to the name's enduring presence in Christian communities. Culturally, the name Demetrick and its variants have been associated with themes of fertility and agriculture, reflecting the attributes of its mythological roots.
The name has been embraced in various forms across different cultures, often symbolizing growth and nurturing. The diminutive form "Demi" has also emerged, reflecting a more affectionate or informal usage.
Overall, the name Demetrick carries with it a rich historical and cultural significance, rooted in ancient mythology and sustained through centuries of tradition.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Demetrick was first seen in the United States in 1967.
Demetrick has ranked as high as #1067 nationally, which occurred in 1978, and has been most popular in Florida, Louisiana, California, Texas, and Mississippi.
In the past 5 years the name Demetrick has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Demetrick 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 Demetrick was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Demetrick (1995)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |
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 Demetrick.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2010 | 16 |
| 2009 | 9 |
| 2008 | 8 |
| 2007 | 10 |
| 2006 | 14 |
| 2005 | 10 |
| 2004 | 12 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2001 | 9 |
| 2000 | 10 |
| 1999 | 13 |
| 1998 | 14 |
| 1997 | 9 |
| 1996 | 12 |
| 1995 | 15 |
| 1994 | 8 |
| 1993 | 15 |
| 1992 | 27 |
| 1991 | 20 |
| 1990 | 11 |
| 1989 | 15 |
| 1988 | 14 |
| 1987 | 18 |
| 1986 | 18 |
| 1985 | 23 |
| 1984 | 16 |
| 1983 | 11 |
| 1982 | 23 |
| 1981 | 16 |
| 1980 | 27 |
| 1979 | 27 |
| 1978 | 32 |
| 1977 | 29 |
| 1976 | 28 |
| 1975 | 26 |
| 1974 | 15 |
| 1973 | 24 |
| 1972 | 13 |
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1969 | 8 |
| 1968 | 5 |
| 1967 | 12 |