Demetrius Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated June 7, 2024
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Fact: An asteroid discovered in 1897 was named 1215 Demetrius, contributing to the name’s celestial presence.

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A Deep Dive

Demetrius Overview

Meaning

Follower of Demeter, devoted to goddess Demeter

Gender

Boy

Origin

Greek

Etymology

Derived from the Greek name “Demetrios,” meaning “follower of Demeter,” the Greek goddess of the harvest.

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/dɪˈmiːtriəs/

Popularity

In 2023, Demetrius remains rare but steady, ranking within the top 1000 boys’ names in the USA.

Syllable

3 syllables

Length

9 letters

Numerology

6 (Nurturing, Responsible, Balanced)

Name Styles

Classic, Mythological, Long, Uncommon

Associated Traits

Strong, loyal, intelligent, charismatic

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Saint Demetrius of Thessaloniki is an important figure in Eastern Orthodox Christianity, known as a martyr and protector of Thessaloniki.

Name Day

October 26th
A Deep Dive

Demetrius Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Dimitrios, Demetrios, Demitrius, Dimitri, Demetri, Demetrios

Common Nicknames

Demi, Dimi, Meech, DeeDee, Mitri

Diminutives

Dem, Mitry, Dee, Rus

Famous People

  • Demetrius Shipp Jr.
    (American Actor)
  • Demetrius Andrade
    (American Boxer)
  • Demetrius Flenory
    (American Entrepreneur)
  • Demetrius Jackson
    (American Basketball Player)
  • Demetrius Joyette
    (Canadian Actor)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Demetrius
    ("A Midsummer Night's Dream," Play by William Shakespeare)
  • Demetrius
    ("Demetrius and the Gladiators," Film)
  • Demetrius
    ("The Vampire Diaries," TV Series)
  • Demetrius
    ("The Librarians," TV Series)

Places

  • Demetrius Island
    (Queensland, Australia)
  • Demetrius Park
    (Illinois, USA)
  • Demetrius Lake
    (British Columbia, Canada)
  • Demetrius Hill
    (New South Wales, Australia)

What Is the Meaning of Demetrius?

Demetrius means “follower of Demeter” or “devoted to Demeter.” With this name, you’re often seen as nurturing and dedicated, reflecting qualities of loyalty and care.

What Is the Origin of The Name Demetrius?

Demetrius has Greek origins. It is derived from the Greek name Demetrios, which is associated with Demeter, the goddess of harvest and fertility. The name has been used since ancient times and was popular in Greek and Roman cultures, often seen in historical and literary contexts.

Demetrius Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Demetrius in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#8292021#9792022#8892023
Top 3 Rankings#2591991#2751974#2771979

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Demetrius

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023889
(+90 from 2022)
260
(+31 from 2022)
0.01420
2022979
(-150 from 2021)
229
(-57 from 2021)
0.01223
2021829
(+27 from 2020)
286
(+21 from 2020)
0.01526
2020856
(-48 from 2019)
265
(-18 from 2019)
0.01433
2019808
(-111 from 2018)
283
(-63 from 2018)
0.01473
2018697
(+37 from 2017)
346
(+21 from 2017)
0.01780
2017734
(-2 from 2016)
325
(-8 from 2016)
0.01642
2016732
(-53 from 2015)
333
(-41 from 2015)
0.01644
2015679
(+12 from 2014)
374
(+13 from 2014)
0.01829
2014691
(-95 from 2013)
361
(-64 from 2013)
0.01762
2013596
(+20 from 2012)
425
(+29 from 2012)
0.02103
2012616
(-36 from 2011)
396
(-36 from 2011)
0.01952
2011580
(-67 from 2010)
432
(-69 from 2010)
0.02127
2010513
(+32 from 2009)
501
(+17 from 2009)
0.02439
2009545
(-25 from 2008)
484
(-39 from 2008)
0.02282
2008520
(-29 from 2007)
523
(-18 from 2007)
0.02399
2007491
(-55 from 2006)
541
(-87 from 2006)
0.02442
2006436
(+63 from 2005)
628
(+132 from 2005)
0.02864
2005499
(-62 from 2004)
496
(-97 from 2004)
0.02332
2004437
(+18 from 2003)
593
(+39 from 2003)
0.02806
2003455
(-34 from 2002)
554
(-30 from 2002)
0.02637
2002421
(-36 from 2001)
584
(-89 from 2001)
0.02826
2001385
(-1 from 2000)
673
(-6 from 2000)
0.03254
2000384
(+7 from 1999)
679
(+29 from 1999)
0.03251
1999391
(-14 from 1998)
650
(-20 from 1998)
0.03188
1998377
(-13 from 1997)
670
(-9 from 1997)
0.03304
1997364
(-26 from 1996)
679
(-80 from 1996)
0.03399
1996338
(-28 from 1995)
759
(-96 from 1995)
0.03788
1995310
(-9 from 1994)
855
(-39 from 1994)
0.04251
1994301
(-6 from 1993)
894
(-48 from 1993)
0.04386
1993295
(-15 from 1992)
942
(-80 from 1992)
0.04561
1992280
(-21 from 1991)
1022
(-30 from 1991)
0.04869
1991259
(+32 from 1990)
1052
(+185 from 1990)
0.04963
1990291
(-10 from 1989)
867
(-18 from 1989)
0.04029
1989281
(+11 from 1988)
885
(+96 from 1988)
0.04222
1988292
(-4 from 1987)
789
(+43 from 1987)
0.03941
1987288
(-11 from 1986)
746
(-18 from 1986)
0.03825
1986277
(+34 from 1985)
764
(+108 from 1985)
0.03976
1985311
(+3 from 1984)
656
(+35 from 1984)
0.03409
1984314
(-22 from 1983)
621
(-68 from 1983)
0.03309
1983292
(+22 from 1982)
689
(+62 from 1982)
0.03697
1982314
(-28 from 1981)
627
(-89 from 1981)
0.03322
1981286
(+9 from 1980)
716
(+22 from 1980)
0.03845
1980295
(-18 from 1979)
694
(-41 from 1979)
0.03742
1979277
(+13 from 1978)
735
(+76 from 1978)
0.04103
1978290
No change from 1977
659
(-17 from 1977)
0.03857
1977290
(-4 from 1976)
676
(+20 from 1976)
0.03955
1976286
(+13 from 1975)
656
(+21 from 1975)
0.04018
1975299
(-24 from 1974)
635
(-45 from 1974)
0.03914
1974275
(+5 from 1973)
680
(+27 from 1973)
0.04171
1973280
(+25 from 1972)
653
(+56 from 1972)
0.04047
1972305
(+34 from 1971)
597
(+55 from 1971)
0.03566
1971339
(+35 from 1970)
542
(+76 from 1970)
0.02982
1970374
(-6 from 1969)
466
(+18 from 1969)
0.02446
1969368
(+23 from 1968)
448
(+50 from 1968)
0.02449
1968391
(-7 from 1967)
398
(+13 from 1967)
0.02242
1967384
(+88 from 1966)
385
(+121 from 1966)
0.02164
1966472
(-16 from 1965)
264
(-25 from 1965)
0.01452
1965456
(+84 from 1964)
289
(+77 from 1964)
0.01525
1964540
(+35 from 1963)
212
(+24 from 1963)
0.01046
1963575
(-6 from 1962)
188
(-1 from 1962)
0.00911
1962569
(+200 from 1961)
189
(+88 from 1961)
0.00899
1961769
(+81 from 1960)
101
(+22 from 1960)
0.00468
1960850
(+37 from 1959)
79
(+4 from 1959)
0.00365
1959887
(+5 from 1958)
75
(+4 from 1958)
0.00346
1958892
(-47 from 1957)
71
(-8 from 1957)
0.00329
1957845
(+79 from 1956)
79
(+14 from 1956)
0.00361
1956924
(-50 from 1955)
65
(-6 from 1955)
0.00303
1955874
(+13 from 1954)
71
(+2 from 1954)
0.00340
1954887
(+470 from 1953)
69
(+38 from 1953)
0.00333
19531357
(+796 from 1952)
31
(+18 from 1952)
0.00155
19522153
(+214 from 1951)
13
(+2 from 1951)
0.00066
19512367
(-795 from 1950)
11
(-11 from 1950)
0.00058
19501572
(+552 from 1949)
22
(+9 from 1949)
0.00121
19492124
(-243 from 1948)
13
(-3 from 1948)
0.00072
19481881
(-31 from 1947)
16
(-1 from 1947)
0.00090
19471850
(+419 from 1946)
17
(+6 from 1946)
0.00092
19462269
(-27 from 1945)
11
(+1 from 1945)
0.00067
19452242
(+620 from 1944)
10
(+3 from 1944)
0.00073
19442862
(+271 from 1941)
7
(+1 from 1941)
0.00050
19430
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19420
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19413133
(-182 from 1935)
6
(-1 from 1935)
0.00048
19400
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19390
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19380
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19370
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19360
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19352951
(+812 from 1931)
7
(+2 from 1931)
0.00065
19340
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19330
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19320
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19313763
(-474 from 1930)
5
(-2 from 1930)
0.00047
19303289
(+921 from 1927)
7
(+2 from 1927)
0.00062
19290
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19280
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19274210
(-502 from 1926)
5
(-1 from 1926)
0.00043
19263708
(-300 from 1925)
6
(-1 from 1925)
0.00052
19253408
(-148 from 1924)
7
(-1 from 1924)
0.00061
19243260
(+1047 from 1922)
8
(+3 from 1922)
0.00068
19230
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19224307
(-1675 from 1921)
5
(-6 from 1921)
0.00044
19212632
(+483 from 1919)
11
(+3 from 1919)
0.00097
19200
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19193115
(+253 from 1918)
8
(+1 from 1918)
0.00079
19183368
(+530 from 1916)
7
(+2 from 1916)
0.00067
19170
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19163898
(-1440 from 1915)
5
(-5 from 1915)
0.00054
19152458
(-189 from 1912)
10
(+4 from 1912)
0.00114
19140
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19130
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19122269
First SSA data recorded
6
First SSA data recorded
0.00133
19110
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19100
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19090
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19080
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19070
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19060
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19050
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19040
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19030
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19000
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18950
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Demetrius

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#5982021#8932022#10682023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#5922021#5832022#6232023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#7262021#7942022#6272023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#5592021#7542022#6182023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#4082021#4442022#5522023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#12652021#13652022#11972023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#3702020#4842021#8092022

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#10632021#18792022#12402023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#11602021#14382022#11702023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#6992021#6632022#8202023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#5882021#11362022#6202023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#7682020#7002021#8012022

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#5652021#5882022#6542023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#6972021#7652022#6632023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#10622020#9782022#9762023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#7252017#6412018#5412023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#4912017#4752018#5502020

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#6472020#7202022#6612023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#8372021#8332022#8212023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#5792019#7032020#6222021

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#10032015#10292019#9022020

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#1002008#1842009#2022012

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#5802018#6842021#7002023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#8082018#8212020#7432021

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#5492011#4392013#4112018

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#9912015#7982020#6952021

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#5812018#9422021#9392022

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#7922014#6552015#7552023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#7122011#7302013#6942023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#6872011#6992018#5562021

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#4602006#4622010#4732015

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#4132017#4712018#4592021

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#6102015#5272020#5842023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#4252012#3502013#3062021

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1301969#1621997#1421998

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#2731988#4502006

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#5652005#6172009

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1411993

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#3641988

Popularity Rankings for Demetrius in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#9442022

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#10301998#11852013

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Demetrius a Name for Boys or Girls?

Demetrius works well for boys because of its ancient Greek heritage and the robust qualities it represents.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Demetrius

Demetrius in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Demetrius Shipp Jr. (Actor, born 1988): An American actor celebrated for his portrayal of Tupac Shakur in the film "All Eyez on Me."
  • Demetrius Andrade (Boxer, born 1988): An American professional boxer and a two-weight world champion.
  • Demetrius Flenory (Entrepreneur, born 1968): An American entrepreneur and co-founder of the Black Mafia Family, a drug trafficking and money laundering organization.
  • Demetrius Jackson (Basketball Player, born 1994): An American professional basketball player who has played in the NBA.
  • Demetrius Joyette (Actor, born 1993): A Canadian actor noted for his roles in "The Latest Buzz" and "Wingin' It."
  • Demetrius Harris (Football Player, born 1991): An American professional football player who has played as a tight end in the NFL.
  • Demetrius ("A Midsummer Night's Dream," 1600 Play by William Shakespeare): A young Athenian nobleman entangled in a love quadrangle and magical mischief.
  • Demetrius ("Demetrius and the Gladiators," 1954 Film): A Christian slave who becomes a gladiator in ancient Rome.
  • Demetrius ("The Vampire Diaries," 2009 TV Series): A vampire who plays a supporting role in the supernatural drama series.
  • Demetrius ("The Librarians," 2014 TV Series): A character who assists in protecting the world from magical threats.
  • Demetrius Flenory ("BMF," 2021 TV Series): A character based on the real-life founder of the Black Mafia Family, a drug trafficking and money laundering organization.
  • Demetrius ("Antony and Cleopatra," 1607 Play by William Shakespeare): A minor character who serves as an officer in the Roman army.
  • "Demetrius" (2009 Album by Demetrius Ross): An R&B album by the singer-songwriter Demetrius Ross.
  • Demetrius ("Hercules," 1997 TV Series): A warrior and companion of Hercules in the animated series.
  • Demetrius ("The Emperor's New Groove," 2000 Film): A minor character in the comedic adventure film.
  • Demetrius ("The Adventures of Sinbad," 1996 TV Series): A supporting character who aids Sinbad in his journeys.
  • Demetrius Island (Queensland, Australia): A small island located in the Great Barrier Reef, known for its vibrant marine life.
  • Demetrius Park (Illinois, USA): A local park in Springfield, offering recreational facilities and green spaces.
  • Demetrius Lake (British Columbia, Canada): A serene lake situated in the Rocky Mountains, popular for fishing and hiking.
  • Demetrius Hill (New South Wales, Australia): A scenic hill providing panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.
  • Demetrius Creek (Alaska, USA): A creek in the Tongass National Forest, known for its salmon runs.

Similar Names to Demetrius

  • Darius
  • Marius
  • Perseus
  • Thaddeus
  • Atticus
  • Augustus
  • Phineas
  • Lucius
  • Maximus
  • Cassius
  • Orion
  • Silvanus
  • Terran
  • Forrest
  • Heath
  • Arbor
  • Florian
  • Thorne
  • Linden
  • Leif

Sibling Names for Demetrius

  • Gideon
  • Horatio
  • Lysander
  • Magnus
  • Octavian
  • Theron
  • Elara
  • Isolde
  • Junia
  • Lyra
  • Melina
  • Seraphina
  • Thalassa

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With Greek origins and a strong sound, Demetrius is truly unique. Share your thoughts and explore more names with me. Thanks for reading!
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