Demetre
Every Demetre since 1963 — 691 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Demetre
Demetre is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #12,489 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1963, 691 American babies have been named Demetre. Its peak came in 1992, when 57 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Demetre stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Demetre year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 5 | #12,489 |
| 2024 | — | — | 8 | #9,202 |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | 9 | #8,473 |
| 2021 | — | — | 11 | #7,215 |
| 2020 | — | — | 8 | #8,933 |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | 9 | #8,318 |
| 2017 | — | — | 7 | #9,939 |
| 2016 | — | — | 10 | #7,732 |
| 2015 | — | — | 9 | #8,200 |
| 2014 | — | — | 14 | #6,069 |
| 2013 | — | — | 13 | #6,333 |
| 2012 | — | — | 9 | #8,321 |
| 2011 | — | — | 9 | #8,235 |
| 2010 | — | — | 10 | #7,724 |
| 2009 | — | — | 14 | #6,178 |
| 2008 | — | — | 11 | #7,324 |
| 2007 | — | — | 7 | #10,022 |
| 2006 | — | — | 8 | #8,911 |
| 2005 | — | — | 9 | #7,792 |
| 2004 | — | — | 11 | #6,638 |
| 2003 | — | — | 16 | #4,869 |
| 2002 | — | — | 19 | #4,218 |
| 2001 | — | — | 15 | #4,948 |
| 2000 | — | — | 14 | #5,100 |
| 1995 | — | — | 17 | #3,737 |
| 1990 | — | — | 13 | #4,226 |
| 1985 | — | — | 13 | #3,450 |
| 1980 | — | — | 8 | #4,600 |
| 1975 | — | — | 7 | #4,432 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Demetre in 2025?
Demetre ranked #12,489 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Demetre?
691 babies have been named Demetre in the United States since 1963, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Demetre most popular?
Demetre peaked in 1992, when 57 newborns received the name.
Is Demetre a boy or girl name?
Demetre is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Demetre rising or falling?
Demetre is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.