Demitrios

“follower of Demeter” — Associated with the goddess Demeter

Greece origin · Boy name

♂ 97% boys♀ 3% girls

#1640US 2023

560Births / yr

→Stable

114All-time births

📅 Since 197100

How to pronounce Demitrios

DEM·ee·TREYE·AHS

/ˈdɛm.iː.ˈtraɪ.ˈɑs/ · stress on DEM · 4 syllables

“follower of Demeter”

Associated with the goddess Demeter · Greece origin

What does Demitrios mean and where does it come from?

Demitrios (Δημήτριος) is of Greek origin and is associated with the goddess Demeter, the goddess of agriculture and the harvest. It is a traditional name widely used in Greece. The name has seen some variations like Dimitris or Demetrius in English contexts. Notable figures include Saint Demetrius,

Cultural significance

Demitrios has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in Greece-speaking communities, where it reflects values of follower of demeter.

Peak popularity

Reached #4301 in 1979 — currently #1640 in the US.

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What middle names flow best with Demitrios?

Demitrios works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Demitrios Grace

How popular is Demitrios right now?

Holding steady — currently #1640 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 1975–2023#1640 · Top 1.2%

1975

1980

2000

2021

2022

2023

Year	US Rank	Births	vs Prior Year
2023	#1640	560	▲ up 5 · +4% births
2022	#1645	540	▲ up 5 · +6% births
2021	#1650	510	▲ up 9113 · +10100% births
2000	#10763	5	▼ down 4801 · -17% births
1980	#5962	6	▼ down 1266 · -14% births
1975	#4696	7	—

Name Popularity Timeline

Popularity Statistics for Demitrios

Best Year2023Rank #1640

Peak Count560

Average Rank#4393

Current Trend↗Rising

Data Range1975 - 20236 years

The story of Demitrios

Demitrios is a relatively modern name, first appearing in US records in 1971. With 114 total births recorded, Demitrios remains relatively uncommon. The name has grown more popular over time, rising from #4696 in 1975 to #1640 in 2023.

Names that peaked alongside Demitrios in 1979:

Michael Christopher Jason David James

Demitrios by decade

Demitrios peaked in the 1970s. See all 1970s names →

Decade	Births
1970s ★	42
1980s	26
1990s	17
2000s	29

💎Demitrios has only 114 total recorded births since 1971 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.

What are good nicknames for Demitrios?

Common

DemDemieDemyItrios

What names sound and feel like Demitrios?

Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Demitrios also consider these

Demitrio

Greece · A derivative of

Dimitrios

Greece · Greek

Demetrion

Greece · Follower of Demeter;

Demitris

Greece · Derived from Demetrius,

Greece · Straitened; drawn together

Common questions about the name Demitrios

What does the name Demitrios mean?

Demitrios means "follower of Demeter" — a name rooted in Greece tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.

How popular is the name Demitrios?

Demitrios is currently a distinctive and less common name as a boy name in the US and is holding steady in popularity, a reliable classic that parents consistently choose.

What is the cultural origin of Demitrios?

Demitrios originates from Greece tradition. Greece names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.

How do you pronounce the name Demitrios?

Demitrios is a four-syllable name pronounced D EH1 M IY0 T R AY1 AA1 S. The pronunciation is straightforward for English speakers, and the name reads clearly on paper — an important practical consideration for parents.

What sibling names go well with Demitrios?

Demitrios pairs beautifully with sibling names that share a similar Greece heritage or complement its melodic and flowing sound. Names with a similar vibe create a cohesive sibling set without matching too closely.