Declining since 1992, #1,227 for boys today.
Popularity of Demetrius since 1912
Babies named Demetrius per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 36 |
| 1920s | 42 |
| 1930s | 19 |
| 1940s | 80 |
| 1950s | 507 |
| 1960s | 2,552 |
| 1970s | 6,300 |
| 1980s | 7,187 |
| 1990s | 8,390 |
| 2000s | 5,755 |
| 2010s | 3,777 |
| 2020s | 1,419 |
Meaning & origin
Demetrius is a classical Greek name with strong historical roots. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1912 and reached its peak popularity in 1991. Since 1992, its usage has been declining. In 2025, it ranked 1227th with a frequency of 1 in 10,415 births, indicating it remains a distinctive choice. The name is most common in states like Mississippi, Michigan, and Georgia.
Demetrius is the Latin form of the Greek name Demetrios, derived from Demeter, the goddess of agriculture and fertility. The name was common in ancient Greece and appears in the New Testament. It has been used in English-speaking countries since the Renaissance, often among African American families in the 20th century.
Where Demetrius is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Deme, Dmitri, Mick
Sibling names for Demetrius
Names that share Demetrius's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Alexandra, Cassandra, Penelope, Theodora, Valentina, Berenice, Demetra, Demetria, Marquisha, Myeshia, Roneisha, Terrika, Zenovia, Demarie, Demetrica, Nekeisha, Shanterria, Shantina, Tameko, Latiana, Arsenia, Basilia, Berenis, Cornesha, Demetress, Dereona, Doniesha, Karlisha, Latayna, Parthena, Shadavia, Shuntel, Tandrea
Brothers: Alexander, Nicholas, Sebastian, Theodore, Julian, Jerell, Shaquan, Dawan, Detric, Kemauri, Lysander, Martrell, Quantez, Aristides, Aristotle, Deandrew, Demarian, Philander, Demetrias, Philopater, Athanasius, Delawrence, Philopateer, Platon, Undray, Vontrell
Names like Demetrius
Names whose popularity has moved with Demetrius's over the last 50 years.
