Dimitrios Boy

Popularity: #905 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: di-MEE-tree-os /dɪˈmiːtriəs/

Origin: Greek

Meaning: follower of Demeter

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Dimitrios has its roots in the ancient Greek name Δημήτριος (Dēmētrios), which is derived from the name of the goddess Demeter, the deity of agriculture and fertility in Greek mythology. The etymology can be traced back to the Greek word "dēmēter," which means "earth mother" or "goddess of the harvest." This name was adopted into Latin as Demetrius, which was then introduced into various languages, including English, through the influence of the Christian tradition and the Latin Vulgate translation of the Bible.

Historically, the name Dimitrios has been borne by several notable figures, including early Christian saints. One of the most prominent is Saint Demetrius of Thessalonica, a martyr who is believed to have died in the early 4th century.

His feast day is celebrated on October 26, and he is venerated as a protector of the city of Thessalonica. The name gained further prominence through the Byzantine Empire, where it was commonly used among nobility and clergy, reflecting the cultural significance of the name in both religious and secular contexts.

Culturally, Dimitrios has been associated with strength and protection, largely due to the legacy of Saint Demetrius. In various traditions, the name symbolizes agricultural abundance and the nurturing aspects of the earth, resonating with the qualities attributed to Demeter.

The name has also inspired various diminutive forms, such as Dimitris or Dimi, which are used in different cultures, particularly in Greece. The enduring nature of the name Dimitrios reflects its deep historical roots and the cultural significance it has maintained throughout the centuries.

Famous people named Dimitrios

In this section, you will find notable people named Dimitrios. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Dimitrios who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Dimitrios Kambouris is a photographer best known for his work with Getty Images, covering events like the Met Gala and the Oscars.

Dimitrios Koutoupis is a professional footballer best known for playing as a defender in various European leagues.

Fictional characters named Dimitrios

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Dimitrios is a fictional character from the novel and film The Big Sleep. He is a key figure in the plot, serving as a connection to the criminal underworld that the protagonist navigates.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Dimitrios, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Dimitrios. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

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

Dimitrios has ranked as high as #2266 nationally, which occurred in 1976, and has been most popular in New York, Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and California.

In the past 5 years the name Dimitrios has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Dimitrios 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 Dimitrios 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 Dimitrios.

Year Total Births Boy
2025 33 33
2024 37 37
2023 34 34
2022 31 31
2021 25 25
2020 20 20
2019 37 37
2018 25 25
2017 29 29
2016 30 30
2015 39 39
2014 43 43
2013 42 42
2012 47 47
2011 38 38
2010 44 44
2009 39 39
2008 42 42
2007 44 44
2006 42 42
2005 38 38
2004 44 44
2003 44 44
2002 47 47
2001 54 54
2000 48 48
1999 36 36
1998 46 46
1997 44 44
1996 42 42
1995 49 49
1994 48 48
1993 40 40
1992 39 39
1991 56 56
1990 46 46
1989 52 52
1988 42 42
1987 50 50
1986 46 46
1985 51 51
1984 39 39
1983 58 58
1982 66 66
1981 66 66
1980 65 65
1979 58 58
1978 66 66
1977 62 62
1976 76 76
1975 68 68
1974 66 66
1973 52 52
1972 46 46
1971 30 30
1970 33 33
1969 21 21
1968 22 22
1967 8 8
1966 14 14
1965 18 18
1964 14 14
1963 10 10
1962 13 13
1961 5 5
1960 5 5
1959 7 7
1955 6 6
1949 5 5

Top States for Dimitrios (2024)

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
NY 6
55%
MD 5
45%