Demetrius
boy name#1227 in 2025Demetrius entered the US charts in 1912, peaked at #259 in 1991, ranks #1227 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1912–2025
#1227
rank today
#259
peak (1991)
164
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3021 |
| 1920s | #3588 |
| 1930s | #3334 |
| 1940s | #2337 |
| 1950s | #1276 |
| 1960s | #538 |
| 1970s | #302 |
| 1980s | #295 |
| 1990s | #321 |
| 2000s | #457 |
| 2010s | #665 |
| 2020s | #971 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Demetrius has been most popular in FL, GA, MI.
Living bearers
About 34,000 people named Demetrius are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Demetrius alive today was born around 1992, making them about 33 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 ranks #1227 among US boy names in 2025, with 164 babies given the name.
- When was the name Demetrius most popular?
- Demetrius peaked in 1991, reaching #259 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Demetrius with classmates?
- Demetrius will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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