Declining since 1992.
Popularity of Demitria since 1965
Babies named Demitria per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 12 |
| 1970s | 60 |
| 1980s | 74 |
| 1990s | 268 |
| 2000s | 120 |
| 2010s | 58 |
| 2020s | 15 |
Meaning & origin
Demitria is a rare female name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1965 and reached its peak in 1992, after which it declined steadily. It has never ranked in the top 1000, making it an uncommon choice. The name likely arose as a modern creative variant of the ancient Greek Demetrius, perhaps influenced by the more familiar Demetria. Though it saw modest usage in the 1990s, its trajectory has been falling since 1992, and it remains a distinctive, underused name.
Demitria appears to be a modern feminine elaboration of the name Demetrius, which is of Greek origin and means 'follower of Demeter', the Greek goddess of agriculture. The name Demetrius was borne by several figures in antiquity and has been used in various forms across cultures. Demitria likely emerged in the United States in the mid-20th century as a creative respelling or variant, following the trend of elaborate feminine names ending in -ia.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Demi, Mia, Tria
Variants: Demetria
Sibling names for Demitria
Names that share Demitria's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Alessandra, Cassandra, Evangeline, Juliana, Seraphina
