Demetre
Meaningof Demeter · Georgian form of Demetrius
- US rank
- #12,008
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,546 in 1992
5 babies were named Demetre in the US in 2025. It has dropped 3,269 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1963–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Demetre you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 344,828 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Demetre, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Demetre would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDemetre first shows up in US birth records in 1963, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 62 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1992, when it ranked #1,546. Today it's #12,008, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowDemetre was 2.4× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 140,845 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 344,828.
- TrendDemetre has slipped 3,269 places over the last five years and now sits at #12,008. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningDemetre is a Georgian form of Demetrius, which means “of Demeter”.
About the name Demetre
Demetre is a boy name of Greek origin meaning “of Demeter”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-tre”. US birth records list Demetre for boys from 1963 to 2025, in 50 of those 63 years. Its best year was 1992, when it ranked #1,546 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #12,008, with 5 babies.
Origin:Greek names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.4 | 2,800,000 boys |
| 1970s | 2.5 | 408,163 boys |
| 1980s | 5.5 | 183,150 boys |
| 1990s | 14 | 70,274 boys |
| 2000s | 6.3 | 160,000 boys |
| 2010s | 4.8 | 210,084 boys |
| 2020s | 3.9 | 254,237 boys |
More Greek boy names
- Boy name: Theodore · gift of God
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Thomas · twin
- Unisex name: Miles · possibly gracious
Questions about the name Demetre
What does the name Demetre mean?
Demetre means “of Demeter” in Georgian, as a form of Demetrius.
What is the origin of the name Demetre?
Demetre has Greek roots in our records. Other Greek names include Theodore, Mateo, Lucas.
Is Demetre a boy or girl name?
Demetre is a boy name.
How popular is the name Demetre?
Demetre ranked #12,008 for US boys in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 1992 (#1,546).