Demetrios
Every Demetrios since 1918 — 2,770 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Demetrios
Demetrios is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,669 in 2025 with 16 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1918, 2,770 American babies have been named Demetrios. Its peak came in 1974, when 77 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 Demetrios stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Demetrios year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | #5,669 |
| 2024 | 16 | #5,721 |
| 2023 | 12 | #6,995 |
| 2022 | 16 | #5,686 |
| 2021 | 18 | #5,168 |
| 2020 | 16 | #5,514 |
| 2019 | 25 | #4,141 |
| 2018 | 17 | #5,374 |
| 2017 | 16 | #5,588 |
| 2016 | 21 | #4,656 |
| 2015 | 32 | #3,452 |
| 2014 | 22 | #4,425 |
| 2013 | 32 | #3,353 |
| 2012 | 26 | #3,922 |
| 2011 | 42 | #2,811 |
| 2010 | 39 | #2,974 |
| 2009 | 31 | #3,493 |
| 2008 | 35 | #3,239 |
| 2007 | 40 | #2,939 |
| 2006 | 41 | #2,795 |
| 2005 | 47 | #2,440 |
| 2004 | 52 | #2,214 |
| 2003 | 38 | #2,628 |
| 2002 | 57 | #1,952 |
| 2001 | 37 | #2,578 |
| 2000 | 53 | #1,949 |
| 1995 | 32 | #2,410 |
| 1990 | 54 | #1,548 |
| 1985 | 34 | #1,768 |
| 1980 | 62 | #1,156 |
| 1975 | 63 | #1,045 |
| 1970 | 60 | #1,056 |
| 1965 | 33 | #1,338 |
| 1960 | 18 | #1,923 |
| 1955 | 7 | #3,270 |
| 1950 | 9 | #2,620 |
| 1945 | 6 | #3,076 |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | 6 | #3,676 |
| 1925 | 5 | #4,363 |
| 1920 | 6 | #3,932 |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Demetrios
- Demetrios I of Constantinople Religious figure · 1914–1991
- Demetrios Palaiologos Politician · 1407–1470
- Demetrios I Kantakouzenos Politician · 1343–1383
- Demetrios Ypsilantis Military personnel · 1793–1832
- Demetrios Petrokokkinos Politician · 1878–1942
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Demetrios in 2025?
Demetrios ranked #5,669 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 16 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Demetrios?
2,770 babies have been named Demetrios in the United States since 1918, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Demetrios most popular?
Demetrios peaked in 1974, when 77 newborns received the name.
Is Demetrios a boy or girl name?
Demetrios is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Demetrios rising or falling?
Demetrios is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Demetrios?
Well-known people named Demetrios include Demetrios I of Constantinople (religious figure), Demetrios Palaiologos (politician), Demetrios I Kantakouzenos (politician).