Demetrius
Meaningfollower of Demeter · Greek
- US rank
- #1,227
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #259 in 1991
164 babies were named Demetrius in the US in 2025. It has dropped 371 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1912–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Demetrius you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 10,417 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Demetrius, 164 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Demetrius would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDemetrius 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 1991, when it ranked #259. Today it's #1,227, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowDemetrius was 3.6× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 2,893 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 10,417.
- TrendDemetrius has slipped 371 places over the last five years and now sits at #1,227. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedDemetrius is most popular in Mississippi, where it ranks #522, followed by Michigan (#601) and Georgia (#710). It's in the top 1,000 in 5 states.
- MeaningIn Greek, Demetrius means “follower of Demeter”.
About the name Demetrius
Demetrius is a boy name of Greek origin meaning “follower of Demeter”. It has 9 letters and 3 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-ius”. US birth records list Demetrius for boys from 1912 to 2025, in 97 of those 114 years. Its best year was 1991, when it ranked #259 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,227, with 164 babies.
Origin:Greek names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 5.8 | 172,043 boys |
| 1920s | 3.8 | 264,550 boys |
| 1930s | 1.8 | 558,659 boys |
| 1940s | 5.0 | 200,401 boys |
| 1950s | 24 | 40,866 boys |
| 1960s | 138 | 7,257 boys |
| 1970s | 384 | 2,603 boys |
| 1980s | 389 | 2,573 boys |
| 1990s | 430 | 2,327 boys |
| 2000s | 289 | 3,464 boys |
| 2010s | 201 | 4,988 boys |
| 2020s | 137 | 7,308 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 Demetrius
What does the name Demetrius mean?
Demetrius means “follower of Demeter” in Greek.
What is the origin of the name Demetrius?
Demetrius has Greek roots in our records. Other Greek names include Theodore, Mateo, Lucas.
Is Demetrius a boy or girl name?
Demetrius is a boy name.
How popular is the name Demetrius?
Demetrius ranked #1,227 for US boys in 2025, given to 164 babies. Its best year was 1991 (#259).