Demetrios Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Greek
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Demetrios means abundance and growth, derived from the Greek goddess Demeter.
Meaning of the Name Demetrios
Demetrios is a Greek name derived from the Greek goddess Demeter, the goddess of agriculture and fertility. The name signifies abundance, nourishment, and growth. It has ancient roots and is associated with the bountiful harvest and the cycle of life. Demetrios is a name often given to boys and has a strong and masculine sound.
Popularity of the Name Demetrios
The popularity for the name Demetrios peaked in popularity in the year 1974 with 77 births, which ranked number 2,275 out of 14,744 unique names for that year. Demetrios had the most male births in 1974 with 77, which ranked number 925 out of 6,005 male names. The number of births for the name Demetrios has declined sharply over the last ten years from 26 births to 16 births, a decline of -38.46%. Among males, Demetrios has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 26 births to 16 births, a decline of -38.46%.
Nationwide Popularity of Demetrios
- 20 Year Trend of Demetrios: -71.93%
- 10 Year Trend of Demetrios: -38.46%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Demetrios: -38.46%
Popularity of Demetrios by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Demetrios. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Demetrios in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Demetrios is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Demetrios
- Total Births of Demetrios: 15 (-4.74%)
- Male Births of Demetrios: 15 (-4.74%)
Given the downward trend of Demetrios over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -4.74% decrease in total births, for a total of 15 births in 2024. Male births for Demetrios have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 15 male births in 2024, a decrease of -4.74%.