Demetrios Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationdeh-MEE-tree-os / dɛˈmiːtriəsGreek
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.
Sibling Suggestions
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)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
NY | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1918 | 5 |
1919 | 5 |
1920 | 6 |
1923 | 7 |
1925 | 5 |
1926 | 7 |
1928 | 8 |
1930 | 6 |
1931 | 5 |
1932 | 8 |
1933 | 6 |
1936 | 5 |
1937 | 5 |
1942 | 6 |
1945 | 6 |
1947 | 7 |
1948 | 5 |
1949 | 9 |
1950 | 9 |
1952 | 13 |
1953 | 8 |
1955 | 7 |
1956 | 10 |
1957 | 10 |
1958 | 15 |
1959 | 21 |
1960 | 18 |
1961 | 24 |
1962 | 26 |
1963 | 30 |
1964 | 27 |
1965 | 33 |
1966 | 40 |
1967 | 37 |
1968 | 46 |
1969 | 68 |
1970 | 60 |
1971 | 45 |
1972 | 71 |
1973 | 64 |
1974 | 77 |
1975 | 64 |
1976 | 71 |
1977 | 47 |
1978 | 58 |
1979 | 64 |
1980 | 62 |
1981 | 50 |
1982 | 46 |
1983 | 37 |
1984 | 40 |
1985 | 34 |
1986 | 41 |
1987 | 33 |
1988 | 27 |
1989 | 40 |
1990 | 54 |
1991 | 36 |
1992 | 50 |
1993 | 32 |
1994 | 35 |
1995 | 32 |
1996 | 39 |
1997 | 36 |
1998 | 33 |
1999 | 43 |
2000 | 53 |
2001 | 37 |
2002 | 57 |
2003 | 38 |
2004 | 52 |
2005 | 47 |
2006 | 41 |
2007 | 40 |
2008 | 35 |
2009 | 31 |
2010 | 39 |
2011 | 42 |
2012 | 26 |
2013 | 32 |
2014 | 22 |
2015 | 32 |
2016 | 21 |
2017 | 16 |
2018 | 17 |
2019 | 25 |
2020 | 16 |
2021 | 18 |
2022 | 16 |
2023 | 12 |
2024 | 16 |