Holding steady, #5,608 for boys today.
Popularity of Demetrios since 1918
Babies named Demetrios per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 10 |
| 1920s | 33 |
| 1930s | 35 |
| 1940s | 33 |
| 1950s | 93 |
| 1960s | 349 |
| 1970s | 620 |
| 1980s | 410 |
| 1990s | 390 |
| 2000s | 431 |
| 2010s | 272 |
| 2020s | 94 |
Meaning & origin
Demetrios has been in steady but modest use in the United States since it first appeared in 1918. Its peak popularity came in 1974, reflecting the broader wave of Greek immigration and cultural visibility from the mid-20th century. While the name has never broken into the top ranks, it has maintained a consistent presence, especially within Greek-American families. The trajectory remains stable, suggesting a loyal but contained appeal. Though no top states are recorded, the name is most common in areas with large Greek communities, such as New York, Massachusetts, and Illinois.
Demetrios is the Greek masculine given name derived from Demeter, the ancient Greek goddess of the harvest. The name was borne by several early saints, including Saint Demetrios of Thessaloniki, a fourth-century martyr, and has been widely used in Greece and among Greek diaspora communities. It is the modern Greek form of the ancient name Demetrius.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dimitri, Mitsos, Jimmy
Sibling names for Demetrios
Names that share Demetrios's style, for a brother or sister.
