Demetrios Boy

Popularity: #908 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationdeh-MEE-tree-os / dɛˈmiːtriəs

Greek

Meaning

follower of Demeter

Historical & Cultural Background

Demetrios is derived from the Greek name Demetrios, which is associated with the goddess Demeter, the deity of agriculture and fertility. The name has been used in various forms throughout history, particularly in ancient Greece. It has also been popular in the Eastern Orthodox Christian tradition, often given to boys born on the feast day of Saint Demetrius.

Trend Summary

Demetrios has seen a steady presence in various cultures but remains relatively uncommon in the United States.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Dimitrios
  • Dimitri

International Variants

  • Dimitri (Russian)
  • Demetrio (Italian)
  • Démétrios (Portuguese)

Famous people named Demetrios

Demetrios of Thessalonica was a notable Greek Orthodox bishop known for his contributions to the church.

Demetrios I of Constantinople served as the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople from 1972 to 1991.

Demetrios Koutoupis is a contemporary Greek artist recognized for his modern interpretations of classical themes.

Demetrios V. Papadopoulos is a prominent Greek-American scientist known for his work in biomedical engineering.

Fictional characters named Demetrios

Demetrios is a character in the video game 'Assassin's Creed Odyssey', serving as a merchant in ancient Greece.

Demetrios is a character in the novel 'The Last Temptation of Christ' by Nikos Kazantzakis, representing a philosophical figure.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Demetrios was first seen in the United States in 1918. Demetrios has ranked as high as #1005 nationally, which occurred in 1974, and has been most popular in New York, Illinois, Massachusetts, California, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Demetrios has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Demetrios (2017)

StateBirthsShare
NY 6
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19185
19195
19206
19237
19255
19267
19288
19306
19315
19328
19336
19365
19375
19426
19456
19477
19485
19499
19509
195213
19538
19557
195610
195710
195815
195921
196018
196124
196226
196330
196427
196533
196640
196737
196846
196968
197060
197145
197271
197364
197477
197564
197671
197747
197858
197964
198062
198150
198246
198337
198440
198534
198641
198733
198827
198940
199054
199136
199250
199332
199435
199532
199639
199736
199833
199943
200053
200137
200257
200338
200452
200547
200641
200740
200835
200931
201039
201142
201226
201332
201422
201532
201621
201716
201817
201925
202016
202118
202216
202312
202416