Demetris
Meaningfollower of Demeter · Greek
- US rank
- #10,695
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #1,065 in 1990
6 babies were named Demetris in the US in 2025. It has dropped 4,996 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1949–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Demetris you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 285,714 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Demetris, 6 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Demetris would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDemetris first shows up in US birth records in 1949, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 76 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1990, when it ranked #1,065. Today it's #10,695, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowDemetris was 7.1× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 40,161 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 285,714.
- TrendDemetris has slipped 4,996 places over the last five years and now sits at #10,695. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn Greek, Demetris means “follower of Demeter”.
About the name Demetris
Demetris is a boy name of Greek origin meaning “follower of Demeter”. It has 8 letters and 3 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-ris”. US birth records list Demetris for boys from 1949 to 2025, in 69 of those 77 years. Its best year was 1990, when it ranked #1,065 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #10,695, with 6 babies.
Origin:Greek names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 3.4 | 294,118 boys |
| 1950s | 1.0 | 1,000,000 boys |
| 1960s | 8.4 | 118,765 boys |
| 1970s | 30 | 33,069 boys |
| 1980s | 36 | 27,941 boys |
| 1990s | 33 | 30,211 boys |
| 2000s | 18 | 55,617 boys |
| 2010s | 11 | 94,518 boys |
| 2020s | 6.3 | 159,574 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 Demetris
What does the name Demetris mean?
Demetris means “follower of Demeter” in Greek.
What is the origin of the name Demetris?
Demetris has Greek roots in our records. Other Greek names include Theodore, Mateo, Lucas.
Is Demetris a boy or girl name?
Demetris is a boy name.
How popular is the name Demetris?
Demetris ranked #10,695 for US boys in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 1990 (#1,065).