Demetrius
girl nameDemetrius entered the US charts in 1946, peaked at #1326 in 1975, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1946–2025
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rank today
#1326
peak (1975)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #4417 |
| 1950s | #3286 |
| 1960s | #2036 |
| 1970s | #1601 |
| 1980s | #2375 |
| 1990s | #6448 |
| 2000s | #12027 |
Living bearers
About 1,600 people named Demetrius are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Demetrius alive today was born around 1976, making them about 49 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Demetrius in 2025?
- Demetrius is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Demetrius most popular?
- Demetrius peaked in 1975, reaching #1326 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Demetrius with classmates?
- Demetrius will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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