Holding steady, #12,008 for boys today.
Popularity of Demetre since 1963
Babies named Demetre per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 40 |
| 1980s | 101 |
| 1990s | 278 |
| 2000s | 124 |
| 2010s | 90 |
| 2020s | 41 |
Meaning & origin
Demetre is a rare masculine given name with a long classical heritage. First recorded in the U.S. in 1963, it reached its highest usage in 1992, though it remains uncommon with a 1-in-341,615 chance of selection in 2025. As a variant of the ancient Greek Demetrius, it evokes the mythic figure of Demeter, the earth mother. The name has been carried by saints and royalty across Eastern Europe, giving it historical depth.
Demetre is a variant of Demetrius, the Latinized form of the Greek name Demetrios, derived from Demeter, the goddess of agriculture and fertility in Greek mythology. The name has been used in various forms across Christian cultures, particularly in Eastern Orthodoxy, where Saint Demetrius of Thessaloniki is a revered martyr. It entered English-speaking use as a given name in the 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dem, Demi
Sibling names for Demetre
Names that share Demetre's style, for a brother or sister.
