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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: deh-MEE-tree-us //dɪˈmiː.tri.əs//
Origin: Greek; Latin
Meaning: Greek: follower of Demeter; Latin: earth-lover
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Demetrious is derived from the Greek name Demetrios, which itself originates from the name of the ancient Greek goddess Demeter, the goddess of agriculture and fertility. The etymology can be traced back to the Greek word "demeter," meaning "earth mother" or "goddess of the harvest." The name entered Latin as Demetrius, which was later adopted into various languages, including Old French and eventually English.
The transition into English occurred during the Middle Ages, influenced by the Norman Conquest and the subsequent integration of Latin and Greek names into the English lexicon. Historically, the name Demetrius has been borne by several notable figures, including Demetrius of Phalerum, a prominent Athenian statesman and philosopher in the 4th century BCE.
The name also appears in the New Testament of the Bible, where Demetrius is mentioned as a disciple in the Book of Acts, highlighting its early Christian significance. Additionally, various saints named Demetrius, particularly Saint Demetrius of Thessalonica, who was martyred in the 4th century, contributed to the name's prominence in Christian contexts, especially in Eastern Orthodox traditions.
Culturally, the name Demetrious carries connotations of strength and agricultural abundance, reflecting its roots in the worship of Demeter. This connection to fertility and the earth has made the name resonate in various cultures, often symbolizing growth and sustenance.
The name has also inspired several diminutive forms, such as Demi or Demetri, which have been used in various contexts throughout history, though the primary form remains significant in its own right. Overall, Demetrious embodies a rich historical and cultural legacy that spans centuries and civilizations.
Famous people named Demetrious
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Demetrious Johnson is a mixed martial artist best known for being a UFC Flyweight Champion and winning the inaugural Flyweight title.
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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 been most popular in Illinois, Florida, California, Georgia, and Ohio.
In the past 5 years the name Demetrious has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Demetrious 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 Demetrious was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Demetrious (2007)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 | |
| FL | 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 Demetrious.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 17 |
| 2023 | 15 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2021 | 12 |
| 2020 | 13 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2017 | 17 |
| 2016 | 13 |
| 2015 | 18 |
| 2014 | 9 |
| 2013 | 18 |
| 2012 | 16 |
| 2011 | 28 |
| 2010 | 25 |
| 2009 | 31 |
| 2008 | 31 |
| 2007 | 34 |
| 2006 | 32 |
| 2005 | 35 |
| 2004 | 29 |
| 2003 | 20 |
| 2002 | 21 |
| 2001 | 32 |
| 2000 | 27 |
| 1999 | 39 |
| 1998 | 28 |
| 1997 | 27 |
| 1996 | 33 |
| 1995 | 45 |
| 1994 | 43 |
| 1993 | 32 |
| 1992 | 56 |
| 1991 | 59 |
| 1990 | 48 |
| 1989 | 44 |
| 1988 | 35 |
| 1987 | 40 |
| 1986 | 39 |
| 1985 | 26 |
| 1984 | 20 |
| 1983 | 29 |
| 1982 | 32 |
| 1981 | 29 |
| 1980 | 31 |
| 1979 | 43 |
| 1978 | 16 |
| 1977 | 32 |
| 1976 | 28 |
| 1975 | 31 |
| 1974 | 37 |
| 1973 | 36 |
| 1972 | 23 |
| 1971 | 39 |
| 1970 | 24 |
| 1969 | 21 |
| 1968 | 23 |
| 1967 | 20 |
| 1966 | 22 |
| 1965 | 14 |
| 1964 | 14 |
| 1963 | 11 |
| 1962 | 9 |
| 1961 | 6 |
| 1960 | 12 |
| 1959 | 11 |
| 1958 | 5 |
| 1956 | 9 |
| 1954 | 5 |
| 1952 | 5 |
| 1947 | 5 |