Demetrious
Every Demetrious since 1947 — 1,824 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Demetrious
Demetrious is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,419 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1947, 1,824 American babies have been named Demetrious. Its peak came in 1991, when 59 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 Demetrious stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Demetrious 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 | — | — | 9 | #8,419 |
| 2024 | — | — | 17 | #5,491 |
| 2023 | — | — | 15 | #6,004 |
| 2022 | — | — | 7 | #10,061 |
| 2021 | — | — | 12 | #6,800 |
| 2020 | — | — | 13 | #6,382 |
| 2019 | — | — | 13 | #6,505 |
| 2018 | — | — | 8 | #9,034 |
| 2017 | — | — | 17 | #5,345 |
| 2016 | — | — | 13 | #6,441 |
| 2015 | — | — | 18 | #5,112 |
| 2014 | — | — | 9 | #8,293 |
| 2013 | — | — | 18 | #5,027 |
| 2012 | — | — | 16 | #5,534 |
| 2011 | — | — | 28 | #3,712 |
| 2010 | — | — | 25 | #4,020 |
| 2009 | — | — | 31 | #3,494 |
| 2008 | — | — | 31 | #3,506 |
| 2007 | — | — | 34 | #3,274 |
| 2006 | — | — | 32 | #3,325 |
| 2005 | — | — | 35 | #2,971 |
| 2004 | — | — | 29 | #3,304 |
| 2003 | — | — | 20 | #4,148 |
| 2002 | — | — | 21 | #3,944 |
| 2001 | — | — | 32 | #2,877 |
| 2000 | — | — | 27 | #3,170 |
| 1995 | — | — | 45 | #1,893 |
| 1990 | — | — | 48 | #1,688 |
| 1985 | — | — | 26 | #2,133 |
| 1980 | — | — | 31 | #1,820 |
| 1975 | — | — | 31 | #1,637 |
| 1970 | — | — | 24 | #1,809 |
| 1965 | — | — | 14 | #2,203 |
| 1960 | — | — | 12 | #2,449 |
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Famous people named Demetrious
- Demetrious Johnson Martial arts · b. 1986
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Demetrious in 2025?
Demetrious ranked #8,419 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Demetrious?
1,824 babies have been named Demetrious in the United States since 1947, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Demetrious most popular?
Demetrious peaked in 1991, when 59 newborns received the name.
Is Demetrious a boy or girl name?
Demetrious is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 97% of babies with the name.
Is the name Demetrious rising or falling?
Demetrious has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Demetrious?
Well-known people named Demetrious include Demetrious Johnson (martial arts).