Unisex · #7,882 in 2026

Demetris

Current Rank
#7,882
Peak Rank
#1,065 (1990)
Total Babies
3K
5-Yr Trend
-43%
👧 Girl peak #1,963 (892 total)
👦 Boy peak #1,065 (3K total)
👦As Boy Name
1949
First Year
2026
Last Year
1990
Peak Year
#1065
Peak Rank
3K
Total Count
70
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1951
First Year
1999
Last Year
1975
Peak Year
#1963
Peak Rank
892
Total Count
43
Years Active

The Story of Demetris

As a girl name

Demetris first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1951, with 9 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1975, when 45 Demetriss were born — ranking #1,963 that year. As of 2026, Demetris ranks #12,688 for girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 892 Demetriss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Demetris first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1949, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1990, when 99 Demetriss were born — ranking #1,065 that year. As of 2026, Demetris ranks #7,882 for boys with 5 births, falling sharply (-43%). In total, more than 3K Demetriss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1940s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Demetris

Phonetically similar names — useful when Demetris 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 Demetris

What does the name Demetris mean?
Demetris is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1949. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Demetris in 2026?
In 2026, Demetris ranks #7,882 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Demetris most popular?
Demetris reached its peak popularity in 1990, ranking #1,065 that year with 99 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Demetris most popular?
Demetris has historically been most popular in Alabama, Arkansas, South Carolina. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Demetris.
Is Demetris a unisex name?
Yes — Demetris is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 25% of Demetriss assigned female and 75% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Demetris?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Demetris include Benjamen, Juanita, Jawan. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Demetris

Demetris is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1949 and has accumulated 3K births in the dataset. Demetris's peak popularity came in 1990 when it ranked #1,065. Use the chart and map above to compare Demetris'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.