Demetra
Meaningof Demeter · Greek
- US rank
- #11,932
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #900 in 1966
7 babies were named Demetra in the US in 2025. It has dropped 2,979 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1912–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Demetra you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 227,273 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Demetra, 7 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Demetra would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDemetra first shows up in US birth records in 1912, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 113 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1966, when it ranked #900. Today it's #11,932, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowDemetra was 2.6× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 86,207 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 227,273.
- TrendDemetra has slipped 2,979 places over the last five years and now sits at #11,932. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn Greek, Demetra means “of Demeter”.
About the name Demetra
Demetra is a girl name meaning “of Demeter”. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-tra”. US birth records list Demetra for girls from 1912 to 2025, in 114 of those 114 years. Its best year was 1966, when it ranked #900 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #11,932, with 7 babies.
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 13 | 77,295 girls |
| 1920s | 17 | 60,024 girls |
| 1930s | 17 | 57,971 girls |
| 1940s | 14 | 72,993 girls |
| 1950s | 16 | 63,816 girls |
| 1960s | 49 | 20,408 girls |
| 1970s | 65 | 15,370 girls |
| 1980s | 33 | 29,913 girls |
| 1990s | 22 | 45,147 girls |
| 2000s | 11 | 90,171 girls |
| 2010s | 7.3 | 136,986 girls |
| 2020s | 5.1 | 194,805 girls |
Questions about the name Demetra
What does the name Demetra mean?
Demetra means “of Demeter” in Greek.
Is Demetra a boy or girl name?
Demetra is a girl name.
How popular is the name Demetra?
Demetra ranked #11,932 for US girls in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 1966 (#900).