Boy · #3,913 in 2026

Demitri

Demetrius is the Latinized form of the Ancient Greek male given name Dēmḗtrios (Δημήτριος), meaning "devoted to goddess Demeter". Alternate forms include Demetrios, Dimitrios, Dimitris, Dmytro, Dimitri, Dimitrie, Dimitar, Dumitru, Demitri, Dhimitër, Dimitrije and Zmicier, in addition to other forms descended from it.

Current Rank
#3,913
Peak Rank
#1,289 (2001)
Total Babies
2K
5-Yr Trend
-28%
1965
First Year
1997
Last Year
1965
Peak Year
#5815
Peak Rank
23
Total Count
4
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Demitri

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Demetrius is the Latinized form of the Ancient Greek male given name Dēmḗtrios (Δημήτριος), meaning "devoted to goddess Demeter". Alternate forms include Demetrios, Dimitrios, Dimitris, Dmytro, Dimitri, Dimitrie, Dimitar, Dumitru, Demitri, Dhimitër, Dimitrije and Zmicier, in addition to other forms descended from it.

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The Story of Demitri

Demitri first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1964, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2001, when 78 Demitris were born — ranking #1,543 that year. As of 2026, Demitri ranks #3,913 for baby boys with 28 births, falling sharply (-28%). In total, more than 2K Demitris have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Demitri

Phonetically similar names — useful when Demitri 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 Demitri

What does the name Demitri mean?
Demetrius is the Latinized form of the Ancient Greek male given name Dēmḗtrios (Δημήτριος), meaning "devoted to goddess Demeter". Alternate forms include Demetrios, Dimitrios, Dimitris, Dmytro, Dimitri, Dimitrie, Dimitar, Dumitru, Demitri, Dhimitër, Dimitrije and Zmicier, in addition to other forms descended from it.
How popular is Demitri in 2026?
In 2026, Demitri ranks #3,913 among boys' names in the U.S., with 28 babies given the name that year.
When was Demitri most popular?
Demitri reached its peak popularity in 2001, ranking #1,289 that year with 78 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Demitri most popular?
Demitri has historically been most popular in Arizona, Massachusetts, Illinois. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Demitri.
Is Demitri a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Demitri is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Demitri?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Demitri include Marlow, Vardaman, Fabio. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Demitri

Demitri is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1964 and has accumulated 2K births in the dataset. Demitri's peak popularity came in 2001 when it ranked #1,289. Use the chart and map above to compare Demitri'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.