Declining since 2000, #5,399 for boys today.
Popularity of Demetrio since 1908
Babies named Demetrio per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 6 |
| 1910s | 86 |
| 1920s | 199 |
| 1930s | 169 |
| 1940s | 166 |
| 1950s | 201 |
| 1960s | 274 |
| 1970s | 307 |
| 1980s | 350 |
| 1990s | 420 |
| 2000s | 486 |
| 2010s | 271 |
| 2020s | 129 |
Meaning & origin
Demetrio, the Spanish and Italian form of Demetrius, has been in use in the United States since at least 1908, though it has never been common. Its peak popularity was in 1999, when it reached its highest rank; since then, it has fallen in usage, with an upward trajectory. In recent years, it is given to roughly 1 in every 100,475 boys. The name is most frequently seen in Texas among top states, reflecting its Hispanic and Italian heritage. Despite its rarity, Demetrio carries a strong classical and religious history, connecting the bearer to the ancient Greek goddess Demeter and the martyr Saint Demetrius.
Demetrio is the Spanish and Italian form of the Greek name Demetrios, derived from Demeter, the goddess of the harvest. The name has been used since antiquity and is common in the Greek diaspora, particularly in Italy and Spain. In Christian tradition, it is associated with Saint Demetrius of Thessaloniki, a 4th-century martyr.
Where Demetrio is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Demi, Metro
Sibling names for Demetrio
Names that share Demetrio's style, for a brother or sister.
