Holding steady, #8,243 for boys today.
Popularity of Demetrious since 1947
Babies named Demetrious per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 35 |
| 1960s | 152 |
| 1970s | 309 |
| 1980s | 325 |
| 1990s | 410 |
| 2000s | 292 |
| 2010s | 165 |
| 2020s | 73 |
Meaning & origin
Demetrious is a relatively rare given name in the United States, first recorded in 1947. It saw its peak usage in 1991, but never entered the top ranks of popular names; as of 2025, it ranks 8,243 and occurs at a rate of about 1 in 189,786 male births. The name is a variant spelling of Demetrius, which has ancient Greek origins linked to the goddess Demeter. Despite the decline of many 1990s names, Demetrious has remained in steady, if sparse, use, appearing in multiple decades without a notable revival. It has no top states of concentration, suggesting a diffuse presence across the country. The name carries a classical weight, often associated with Eastern Orthodox traditions, but its modern spelling feels distinctly American.
Demetrious is a less common variant of Demetrius, itself derived from the Greek name Demetrios, meaning "of Demeter." Demeter was the goddess of the harvest. The Latinized form Demetrius was used by several early saints and is common among Eastern Orthodox Christians, while Demetrious appears as a modern English spelling variant, particularly in the United States since the mid-20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Demetrius
Sibling names for Demetrious
Names that share Demetrious's style, for a brother or sister.
