Boy · #12,271 in 2026

Demetreus

Name: Popularity of the name Demetreus in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Demetreus, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,271

Peak Rank

#4,230 (1991)

Total Babies

238

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1969

First Year

2012

Last Year

1991

Peak Year

#4230

Peak Rank

238

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Demetreus

Demetreus first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1969, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1991, when 13 Demetreuss were born — ranking #4,230 that year. As of 2026, Demetreus ranks #12,271 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 238 Demetreuss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Demetreus

Phonetically similar names — useful when Demetreus is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Demetreus

What does the name Demetreus mean?

Demetreus is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1969. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Demetreus in 2026?

In 2026, Demetreus ranks #12,271 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Demetreus most popular?

Demetreus reached its peak popularity in 1991, ranking #4,230 that year with 13 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Demetreus most popular?

Demetreus has historically been most popular in New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Demetreus.

Is Demetreus a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Demetreus is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Demetreus?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Demetreus include Irineo, Kentrail, Lajarvis. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Demetreus

Demetreus is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1969 and has accumulated 238 births in the dataset. Demetreus's peak popularity came in 1991 when it ranked #4,230. Use the chart and map above to compare Demetreus's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.