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Demetrias

deh-MEE-tree-us · follower of Demeter, the Greek goddess of agriculture

Peak popularity
1981
Usually for
Girls & boys
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Demetrias since 1967

Babies named Demetrias per year in U.S. Social Security records.

4711198020002020Most births 1981GirlsBoys
GirlsBoys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirlsBoys
1960s60
1970s3853
1980s536
1990s038
2000s00
2010s00
2020s00

Meaning & origin

Demetrias is an extremely rare name in American records, first appearing in 1970 and peaking in 1981, its highest year of recorded use. The name has remained stable in its rarity, never entering the top 1000 and registering very few or no births in most years. It follows a classical revival pattern from the 1980s, appealing to parents drawn to ancient Greek names with mythological roots. Though it has not been associated with any U.S. state as a regional favorite, its elegant sound and connection to Demeter give it a distinct, scholarly charm. With no top states and a steady but minimal presence, Demetrias remains a choice for those seeking a name with deep historical resonance and uncommon usage.

Demetrias is a feminine form of Demetrios, itself derived from Demeter, the Greek goddess of grain and fertility. The name was used in ancient Greece and later appeared in Roman contexts. It saw sporadic modern use in the United States beginning in the 1970s, often as a rare classical revival.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Demi, Dem, Tria, Mettie

Variants: Demetria, Dimitria

Sibling names for Demetrias

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Demetrias mean?
Demetrias means 'follower of Demeter,' referring to the Greek goddess of agriculture and fertility.
How popular is Demetrias today?
Demetrias has never been a common name in the United States. As of 2025, it has not ranked in the top 1000 and its usage is extremely rare, with no recorded births in many recent years.
Is Demetrias a boy or girl name?
Demetrias is historically a feminine name, though it has been used rarely for all genders. In U.S. data from 1970 onward, it appears mostly as a female name.