Demitria Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: deh-MEE-tree-uh //dɛˈmiːtriə//
Origin: Greek; Latin
Meaning: Greek: earth mother; Latin: devoted to Demeter
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Demitria has its roots in the ancient Greek name Demetrios, which is derived from the goddess Demeter, the deity of agriculture, fertility, and the harvest. The Greek word "demeter" translates to "earth mother," reflecting the agricultural significance attributed to the goddess.
As the name evolved, it was adapted into various forms across different cultures and languages, including Latin, where it became Demetrium, and later into Old French before making its way into English as Demitria. Historically, the name has been associated with notable figures and saints.
One prominent example is Saint Demetrius of Thessalonica, a Christian martyr from the 4th century, who became a significant figure in Eastern Orthodox Christianity. His feast day is celebrated on October 26, and he is venerated for his role in early Christian history.
The name Demetrius and its variants, including Demitria, were used in various historical texts and translations, including the Septuagint, the Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible, which dates back to the 3rd century BCE. Culturally, Demitria carries connotations of strength and nurturing, reflecting the attributes of its divine namesake.
The name has been embraced in various cultures, often symbolizing a connection to the earth and fertility. In some traditions, the name is associated with the nurturing aspects of motherhood and the cycles of nature.
While diminutive forms like Deme or Demi may be used informally, the full name Demitria retains a sense of gravitas and historical significance, linking it to ancient beliefs and practices surrounding agriculture and femininity.
Famous people named Demitria
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Demitria Kalodimos is a television personality best known for her work on local news in Nashville and as a host for various programs.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Demitria was first seen in the United States in 1965.
Demitria has ranked as high as #5023 nationally, which occurred in 1992, and has been most popular in California, and Texas.
In the past 5 years the name Demitria has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Demitria 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 Demitria 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 Demitria.
| Year | Total Births | Girl |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5 | 5 |
| 2021 | 5 | 5 |
| 2020 | 5 | 5 |
| 2019 | 10 | 10 |
| 2017 | 8 | 8 |
| 2016 | 6 | 6 |
| 2015 | 8 | 8 |
| 2014 | 7 | 7 |
| 2012 | 7 | 7 |
| 2011 | 5 | 5 |
| 2010 | 7 | 7 |
| 2009 | 14 | 14 |
| 2008 | 9 | 9 |
| 2007 | 12 | 12 |
| 2006 | 9 | 9 |
| 2005 | 9 | 9 |
| 2004 | 19 | 19 |
| 2003 | 10 | 10 |
| 2002 | 13 | 13 |
| 2001 | 11 | 11 |
| 2000 | 14 | 14 |
| 1999 | 18 | 18 |
| 1998 | 26 | 26 |
| 1997 | 33 | 33 |
| 1996 | 30 | 30 |
| 1995 | 24 | 24 |
| 1994 | 25 | 25 |
| 1993 | 33 | 33 |
| 1992 | 37 | 37 |
| 1991 | 31 | 31 |
| 1990 | 11 | 11 |
| 1989 | 14 | 14 |
| 1988 | 18 | 18 |
| 1987 | 6 | 6 |
| 1986 | 8 | 8 |
| 1984 | 8 | 8 |
| 1982 | 10 | 10 |
| 1981 | 10 | 10 |
| 1978 | 5 | 5 |
| 1977 | 9 | 9 |
| 1976 | 12 | 12 |
| 1975 | 9 | 9 |
| 1974 | 12 | 12 |
| 1973 | 6 | 6 |
| 1971 | 7 | 7 |
| 1966 | 6 | 6 |
| 1965 | 6 | 6 |
Top States for Demitria (1996)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 |