Holding steady.
Popularity of Dametri since 1991
Babies named Dametri per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 40 |
| 2000s | 37 |
| 2010s | 26 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Dametri is a modern respelling of the ancient name Demetrius, first recorded in the United States in 1991. It saw its highest usage in 2015, the peak year for this spelling, though it has never cracked the top 1000. The name has maintained a stable trajectory in recent years, reflecting steady but low-frequency use. As a variant of a classic name, Dametri offers a distinctive twist without straying far from its roots.
Dametri is a modern respelling of Demetrius, the Latin form of the Greek name Demetrios, derived from Demeter, the goddess of harvest and agriculture. The name has been used in the English-speaking world since the 19th century, with this particular spelling emerging in the late 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dame, D
Sibling names for Dametri
Names that share Dametri's style, for a brother or sister.
