Demetria
A female given name, masculine equivalent Demetrius; diminutive form Demi.
Every Demetria since 1914 — 11,101 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Demetria
Demetria is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,285 in 2025 with 24 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1914, 11,101 American babies have been named Demetria. Its peak came in 1974, when 382 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
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 Demetria stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Demetria 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 | 24 | #5,285 | — | — |
| 2024 | 24 | #5,341 | — | — |
| 2023 | 12 | #8,615 | — | — |
| 2022 | 24 | #5,357 | — | — |
| 2021 | 27 | #4,874 | — | — |
| 2020 | 25 | #5,049 | — | — |
| 2019 | 46 | #3,407 | — | — |
| 2018 | 51 | #3,170 | — | — |
| 2017 | 39 | #3,866 | — | — |
| 2016 | 33 | #4,366 | — | — |
| 2015 | 52 | #3,189 | — | — |
| 2014 | 53 | #3,120 | — | — |
| 2013 | 55 | #3,016 | — | — |
| 2012 | 52 | #3,179 | — | — |
| 2011 | 59 | #2,918 | — | — |
| 2010 | 68 | #2,651 | — | — |
| 2009 | 56 | #3,056 | — | — |
| 2008 | 73 | #2,560 | — | — |
| 2007 | 70 | #2,621 | — | — |
| 2006 | 87 | #2,212 | — | — |
| 2005 | 84 | #2,189 | — | — |
| 2004 | 82 | #2,180 | — | — |
| 2003 | 106 | #1,778 | — | — |
| 2002 | 91 | #1,940 | — | — |
| 2001 | 102 | #1,754 | — | — |
| 2000 | 121 | #1,512 | — | — |
| 1995 | 184 | #1,007 | 8 | #6,536 |
| 1990 | 219 | #886 | — | — |
| 1985 | 180 | #887 | 6 | #5,970 |
| 1980 | 284 | #642 | 6 | #5,696 |
| 1975 | 354 | #504 | 9 | #3,721 |
| 1970 | 294 | #597 | — | — |
| 1965 | 120 | #924 | — | — |
| 1960 | 71 | #1,303 | — | — |
| 1955 | 48 | #1,470 | — | — |
| 1950 | 27 | #1,843 | — | — |
| 1945 | 10 | #2,959 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — | — | — |
| 1935 | 6 | #3,852 | — | — |
| 1930 | 8 | #3,418 | — | — |
| 1925 | 9 | #3,433 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — | — | — |
| 1915 | 5 | #4,446 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Demetria mean?
A female given name, masculine equivalent Demetrius; diminutive form Demi.
How popular is the name Demetria in 2025?
Demetria ranked #5,285 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 24 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Demetria?
11,101 babies have been named Demetria in the United States since 1914, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Demetria most popular?
Demetria peaked in 1974, when 382 newborns received the name.
Is Demetria a boy or girl name?
Demetria is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Demetria rising or falling?
Demetria is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.