Demetrio
Every Demetrio since 1908 — 3,064 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Demetrio
Demetrio is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,441 in 2025 with 17 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1908, 3,064 American babies have been named Demetrio. Its peak came in 1999, when 88 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 Demetrio stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Demetrio year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | #5,441 |
| 2024 | 25 | #4,227 |
| 2023 | 21 | #4,781 |
| 2022 | 18 | #5,259 |
| 2021 | 26 | #4,038 |
| 2020 | 22 | #4,458 |
| 2019 | 23 | #4,368 |
| 2018 | 19 | #4,972 |
| 2017 | 19 | #4,982 |
| 2016 | 33 | #3,379 |
| 2015 | 32 | #3,451 |
| 2014 | 29 | #3,635 |
| 2013 | 28 | #3,682 |
| 2012 | 29 | #3,634 |
| 2011 | 35 | #3,182 |
| 2010 | 24 | #4,140 |
| 2009 | 39 | #3,004 |
| 2008 | 36 | #3,175 |
| 2007 | 50 | #2,511 |
| 2006 | 54 | #2,322 |
| 2005 | 49 | #2,377 |
| 2004 | 55 | #2,137 |
| 2003 | 43 | #2,441 |
| 2002 | 53 | #2,051 |
| 2001 | 58 | #1,895 |
| 2000 | 49 | #2,061 |
| 1995 | 37 | #2,185 |
| 1990 | 24 | #2,717 |
| 1985 | 37 | #1,680 |
| 1980 | 35 | #1,662 |
| 1975 | 33 | #1,563 |
| 1970 | 32 | #1,500 |
| 1965 | 29 | #1,436 |
| 1960 | 18 | #1,922 |
| 1955 | 21 | #1,693 |
| 1950 | 23 | #1,548 |
| 1945 | 16 | #1,712 |
| 1940 | 15 | #1,821 |
| 1935 | 19 | #1,600 |
| 1930 | 23 | #1,540 |
| 1925 | 24 | #1,543 |
| 1920 | 21 | #1,708 |
| 1915 | 9 | #2,675 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Demetrio
- Demetrio Albertini Soccer player · b. 1971
- Demetrio Neyra Soccer player · 1908–1957
- Demetrio Lozano Handball player · b. 1975
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Demetrio in 2025?
Demetrio ranked #5,441 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 17 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Demetrio?
3,064 babies have been named Demetrio in the United States since 1908, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Demetrio most popular?
Demetrio peaked in 1999, when 88 newborns received the name.
Is Demetrio a boy or girl name?
Demetrio is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Demetrio rising or falling?
Demetrio is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Demetrio?
Well-known people named Demetrio include Demetrio Albertini (soccer player), Demetrio Neyra (soccer player), Demetrio Lozano (handball player).