The nameDemetrios
Demetrios is a Greek name of kings and saints, linked to the goddess Demeter.
- Boy's name
- Greek
Meaning
Demetrios means "devoted to Demeter", the Greek goddess of the harvest.
Origin
Greek.
History
Saint Demetrios is the patron of Thessaloniki. In the United States the name reached 925th place in 1969.
Popularity of the name Demetrios
Demetrios in the United States
Demetrios was most popular in the United States in the 1970s, with 621 births over the decade, 23% of all recorded babies named Demetrios. Its rise began around 1928, and it peaked in 1974. Half of all babies named Demetrios in the United States were born before 1984, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 16 births a year on average, against 22 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Demetrios mean?
Demetrios means "devoted to Demeter", the Greek goddess of the harvest.
What is the origin of the name Demetrios?
Greek.
Is Demetrios a girl's or a boy's name?
Demetrios is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Demetrios?
In 2024, Demetrios was the 5820th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 16 births.