Demetrious
Meaningfollower of Demeter · English form of Demetrius
- US rank
- #8,243
- Syllables
- 4
- Peak
- #1,352 in 1971
9 babies were named Demetrious in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,947 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1947–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Demetrious you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 188,679 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Demetrious, 9 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Demetrious would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDemetrious first shows up in US birth records in 1947, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 78 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1971, when it ranked #1,352. Today it's #8,243, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowDemetrious was 2.6× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 72,993 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 188,679.
- TrendDemetrious has slipped 1,947 places over the last five years and now sits at #8,243. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningDemetrious is an English form of Demetrius, which means “follower of Demeter”.
About the name Demetrious
Demetrious is a boy name of Greek origin meaning “follower of Demeter”. It has 10 letters and 4 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-ous”. US birth records list Demetrious for boys from 1947 to 2025, in 72 of those 79 years. Its best year was 1971, when it ranked #1,352 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #8,243, with 9 babies.
Origin:Greek names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 0.9 | 1,111,111 boys |
| 1950s | 1.7 | 588,235 boys |
| 1960s | 8.1 | 122,850 boys |
| 1970s | 19 | 53,277 boys |
| 1980s | 18 | 56,980 boys |
| 1990s | 21 | 47,755 boys |
| 2000s | 15 | 68,493 boys |
| 2010s | 8.7 | 114,416 boys |
| 2020s | 7.1 | 141,509 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 Demetrious
What does the name Demetrious mean?
Demetrious means “follower of Demeter” in English, as a form of Demetrius.
What is the origin of the name Demetrious?
Demetrious has Greek roots in our records. Other Greek names include Theodore, Mateo, Lucas.
Is Demetrious a boy or girl name?
Demetrious is a boy name.
How popular is the name Demetrious?
Demetrious ranked #8,243 for US boys in 2025, given to 9 babies. Its best year was 1971 (#1,352).