Demitri Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationdeh-MEE-tree / dɛˈmiːtriGreek; Slavic
Meaning
Greek: earth-lover; Slavic: follower of Demetrius
Historical & Cultural Background
Demitri is derived from the Greek name Demetrius, which is associated with the goddess Demeter, the deity of agriculture and fertility. The name has been popular in various Slavic countries, often reflecting cultural ties to ancient Greek traditions. It has variations in different languages, showcasing its widespread appeal across cultures.
Trend Summary
Demitri has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a modest presence in recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Dmitri
- Demetri
International Variants
- Dmitriy (Russian)
- Dimitris (Greek)
- Dimitri (French)
- Demetrio (Italian)
Famous people named Demitri
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Fictional characters named Demitri
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Demitri was first seen in the United States in 1964. Demitri has ranked as high as #1221 nationally, which occurred in 2001, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Illinois, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Demitri has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Demitri (2023)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1964 | 5 |
| 1965 | 6 |
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1968 | 10 |
| 1973 | 7 |
| 1974 | 12 |
| 1975 | 11 |
| 1978 | 10 |
| 1979 | 8 |
| 1980 | 13 |
| 1981 | 9 |
| 1982 | 10 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1985 | 12 |
| 1986 | 10 |
| 1987 | 11 |
| 1988 | 19 |
| 1989 | 20 |
| 1990 | 20 |
| 1991 | 32 |
| 1992 | 77 |
| 1993 | 68 |
| 1994 | 62 |
| 1995 | 48 |
| 1996 | 50 |
| 1997 | 63 |
| 1998 | 65 |
| 1999 | 74 |
| 2000 | 57 |
| 2001 | 78 |
| 2002 | 65 |
| 2003 | 71 |
| 2004 | 67 |
| 2005 | 50 |
| 2006 | 71 |
| 2007 | 66 |
| 2008 | 50 |
| 2009 | 71 |
| 2010 | 70 |
| 2011 | 66 |
| 2012 | 71 |
| 2013 | 64 |
| 2014 | 44 |
| 2015 | 49 |
| 2016 | 45 |
| 2017 | 36 |
| 2018 | 63 |
| 2019 | 38 |
| 2020 | 36 |
| 2021 | 34 |
| 2022 | 30 |
| 2023 | 34 |
| 2024 | 29 |