Demetrious Boy
Origin(s)
Greek; Latin
Meaning
Greek: follower of Demeter; Latin: earth-lover
Historical & Cultural Background
Demetrious 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 Greek and Roman cultures. It has also been adopted in various Christian contexts due to its association with Saint Demetrius, a popular saint in Eastern Orthodox Christianity.
Trend Summary
Demetrious has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with occasional peaks in usage.
Similar Names
Dimitri, Demetrius, DeMarcus, Desmond, Dominic, Dante, Damon
Variants
- Demetrius
- Dimitri
International Variants
- Dimitri (Russian)
- Demétrio (Portuguese)
- Dimitrios (Greek)
Famous people named Demetrious
Demetrious Johnson is a professional mixed martial artist known for his achievements in the UFC.
Fictional characters named Demetrious
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Demetrious was first seen in the United States in 1947. Demetrious has ranked as high as #1168 nationally, which occurred in 1991, and has not reached a level of popularity in any states at this time. In the past 5 years the name Demetrious has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
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Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Demetrious (2007)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 | |
| FL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1947 | 5 |
| 1952 | 5 |
| 1954 | 5 |
| 1956 | 9 |
| 1958 | 5 |
| 1959 | 11 |
| 1960 | 12 |
| 1961 | 6 |
| 1962 | 9 |
| 1963 | 11 |
| 1964 | 14 |
| 1965 | 14 |
| 1966 | 22 |
| 1967 | 20 |
| 1968 | 23 |
| 1969 | 21 |
| 1970 | 24 |
| 1971 | 39 |
| 1972 | 23 |
| 1973 | 36 |
| 1974 | 37 |
| 1975 | 31 |
| 1976 | 28 |
| 1977 | 32 |
| 1978 | 16 |
| 1979 | 43 |
| 1980 | 31 |
| 1981 | 29 |
| 1982 | 32 |
| 1983 | 29 |
| 1984 | 20 |
| 1985 | 26 |
| 1986 | 39 |
| 1987 | 40 |
| 1988 | 35 |
| 1989 | 44 |
| 1990 | 48 |
| 1991 | 59 |
| 1992 | 56 |
| 1993 | 32 |
| 1994 | 43 |
| 1995 | 45 |
| 1996 | 33 |
| 1997 | 27 |
| 1998 | 28 |
| 1999 | 39 |
| 2000 | 27 |
| 2001 | 32 |
| 2002 | 21 |
| 2003 | 20 |
| 2004 | 29 |
| 2005 | 35 |
| 2006 | 32 |
| 2007 | 34 |
| 2008 | 31 |
| 2009 | 31 |
| 2010 | 25 |
| 2011 | 28 |
| 2012 | 16 |
| 2013 | 18 |
| 2014 | 9 |
| 2015 | 18 |
| 2016 | 13 |
| 2017 | 17 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2020 | 13 |
| 2021 | 12 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2023 | 15 |
| 2024 | 17 |