Demetris Unisex

Popularity: #932 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: deh-MEE-tris /dɪˈmiːtrɪs/

Origin: Greek; English

Meaning: Greek: follower of Demeter; English: variant of Demetrius

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Demetris is derived from the ancient Greek name Demetrios, which is rooted in the Greek word "Demeter," the name of the goddess of agriculture and fertility in Greek mythology. The etymology can be traced back to the Greek language, where "Demeter" itself is believed to be a compound of "de" (earth) and "meter" (mother), literally translating to "mother earth." This name was adopted into Latin as Demetrius, which later influenced various forms in other languages, including the modern English variant, Demetris.

Historically, the name Demetrius has been borne by several notable figures, including Demetrius of Phalerum, a prominent philosopher and statesman in the 4th century BCE, and Demetrius I of Macedon, a king of the Hellenistic period who reigned in the early 2nd century BCE. The name is also significant in Christian tradition, as Saint Demetrius of Thessalonica, a martyr and patron saint of the city, was venerated in the early centuries of Christianity.

His feast day is celebrated on October 26, and he is often depicted in art as a soldier, symbolizing bravery and faith. The cultural resonance of the name Demetris is closely tied to its associations with strength, fertility, and the earth, reflecting the attributes of the goddess Demeter.

In various cultures, names derived from Demetrius have been used to signify a connection to agricultural prosperity and divine protection. The name has also inspired diminutive forms, such as Demos or Demi, which have been used in different contexts throughout history.

Overall, the name Demetris carries a rich historical and cultural legacy, linking it to themes of nurturing, strength, and resilience.

Famous people named Demetris

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Demetris Nicholaou is a professional basketball player best known for playing in the Greek Basket League and the Cypriot national team.

Sibling suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Demetris was first seen in the United States in 1949.

Demetris has ranked as high as #2411 nationally, which occurred in 1990, and has been most popular in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Illinois, and Texas.

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

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Demetris 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 Demetris 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 Demetris.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 6 6 0
2024 6 6 0
2023 9 9 0
2022 14 14 0
2021 15 15 0
2020 15 15 0
2019 13 13 0
2018 12 12 0
2017 16 16 0
2016 16 16 0
2015 19 19 0
2014 27 27 0
2013 14 14 0
2012 25 25 0
2011 29 29 0
2010 29 29 0
2009 24 24 0
2008 27 27 0
2007 31 31 0
2006 34 34 0
2005 36 36 0
2004 38 38 0
2003 30 30 0
2002 50 50 0
2001 39 39 0
2000 49 49 0
1999 42 36 6
1998 48 48 0
1997 33 33 0
1996 60 60 0
1995 51 51 0
1994 63 63 0
1993 93 84 9
1992 92 82 10
1991 108 94 14
1990 108 99 9
1989 96 82 14
1988 78 65 13
1987 68 62 6
1986 99 75 24
1985 73 52 21
1984 79 55 24
1983 83 59 24
1982 93 70 23
1981 101 69 32
1980 95 72 23
1979 88 64 24
1978 98 59 39
1977 101 59 42
1976 89 56 33
1975 106 61 45
1974 79 40 39
1973 82 46 36
1972 68 47 21
1971 64 31 33
1970 68 32 36
1969 50 25 25
1968 57 29 28
1967 41 15 26
1966 45 19 26
1965 41 16 25
1964 40 13 27
1963 28 7 21
1962 32 14 18
1961 39 19 20
1960 19 0 19
1959 8 0 8
1958 13 7 6
1957 10 0 10
1956 13 8 5
1955 6 6 0
1954 5 0 5
1953 5 0 5
1952 9 0 9
1951 9 0 9
1949 6 6 0

Top States for Demetris (2022)

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
FL 5
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