Demetrios Boy

Popularity: #922 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: deh-MEE-tree-os /dɛˈmiːtriəs/

Origin: Greek

Meaning: follower of Demeter

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Demetrios is of Greek origin, derived from the ancient Greek name Δημήτριος (Dēmētrios), which means 'follower of Demeter.' The name is rooted in the name of the Greek goddess Demeter, who was associated with agriculture, fertility, and the harvest. The etymological path traces back to the Proto-Indo-European root *dʰéǵʰōm, meaning 'earth,' reflecting Demeter's role as a goddess of the earth and its bounty.

The name entered the English language through the Latin form Demetrius, which was used in the early Christian era, particularly as the name of a saint and martyr in the 3rd century AD, further solidifying its presence in Christian contexts. Historically, Demetrios has been borne by several notable figures, including Demetrius I of Macedon, a king who ruled in the late 4th century BC and was known for his military exploits.

The name also appears in the New Testament, specifically in the Book of Acts, where a Demetrius is mentioned as a silversmith who opposed the Apostle Paul. This biblical reference contributed to the name's significance in early Christian communities.

The name was popularized in the Byzantine Empire, where it was frequently given to saints and emperors, enhancing its cultural resonance. Culturally, Demetrios has been associated with themes of agriculture and prosperity, reflecting the attributes of Demeter.

The name has been celebrated in various forms of art and literature throughout history, symbolizing strength and fertility. In addition to its historical and religious significance, the name has various diminutive forms, such as Dimitri, which have been used in different cultures, further showcasing its adaptability and enduring legacy across regions and eras.

Famous people named Demetrios

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Demetrios of Thessalonica is a saint best known for his martyrdom and veneration in the Eastern Orthodox Church.

Demetrios I of Constantinople is a religious leader best known for his role as the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Demetrios, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

DimitriDianaDesmondDelilahDorianDaphne

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Demetrios. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

DemetriusDamonDariusDominicDanteDenzelDorian

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Demetrios was first seen in the United States in 1918.

Demetrios has ranked as high as #2192 nationally, which occurred in 1974, and has been most popular in New York, Illinois, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and California.

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

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Demetrios 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 Demetrios 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 Demetrios.

Year Total Births Boy
2025 16 16
2024 16 16
2023 12 12
2022 16 16
2021 18 18
2020 16 16
2019 25 25
2018 17 17
2017 16 16
2016 21 21
2015 32 32
2014 22 22
2013 32 32
2012 26 26
2011 42 42
2010 39 39
2009 31 31
2008 35 35
2007 40 40
2006 41 41
2005 47 47
2004 52 52
2003 38 38
2002 57 57
2001 37 37
2000 53 53
1999 43 43
1998 33 33
1997 36 36
1996 39 39
1995 32 32
1994 35 35
1993 32 32
1992 50 50
1991 36 36
1990 54 54
1989 40 40
1988 27 27
1987 33 33
1986 41 41
1985 34 34
1984 40 40
1983 37 37
1982 46 46
1981 50 50
1980 62 62
1979 64 64
1978 58 58
1977 47 47
1976 71 71
1975 63 63
1974 77 77
1973 64 64
1972 71 71
1971 45 45
1970 60 60
1969 68 68
1968 46 46
1967 37 37
1966 40 40
1965 33 33
1964 27 27
1963 30 30
1962 26 26
1961 24 24
1960 18 18
1959 21 21
1958 15 15
1957 10 10
1956 10 10
1955 7 7
1953 8 8
1952 13 13
1950 9 9
1949 9 9
1948 5 5
1947 7 7
1945 6 6
1942 6 6
1937 5 5
1936 5 5
1933 6 6
1932 8 8
1931 5 5
1930 6 6
1928 8 8
1926 7 7
1925 5 5
1923 7 7
1920 6 6
1919 5 5
1918 5 5

Top States for Demetrios (2017)

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 6
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