Dametrius
Every Dametrius since 1977 — 393 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Dametrius
Dametrius is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1977, 393 American babies have been named Dametrius. Its peak came in 1994, when 19 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 Dametrius stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Dametrius year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | 5 | #12,732 |
| 2023 | 7 | #9,966 |
| 2022 | 10 | #7,887 |
| 2021 | 7 | #9,950 |
| 2020 | 5 | #12,452 |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | 7 | #9,900 |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | 8 | #9,031 |
| 2015 | 10 | #7,608 |
| 2014 | 7 | #9,866 |
| 2013 | 7 | #9,878 |
| 2012 | 7 | #9,933 |
| 2011 | 14 | #6,015 |
| 2010 | 13 | #6,425 |
| 2009 | 15 | #5,862 |
| 2008 | 18 | #5,112 |
| 2007 | 11 | #7,195 |
| 2006 | 10 | #7,547 |
| 2005 | 11 | #6,733 |
| 2004 | 9 | #7,666 |
| 2003 | 10 | #6,832 |
| 2002 | 11 | #6,168 |
| 2001 | 14 | #5,184 |
| 2000 | 11 | #5,993 |
| 1995 | 10 | #5,574 |
| 1990 | 11 | #4,732 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 10 | #3,902 |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Dametrius in 2025?
Dametrius did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Dametrius?
393 babies have been named Dametrius in the United States since 1977, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Dametrius most popular?
Dametrius peaked in 1994, when 19 newborns received the name.
Is Dametrius a boy or girl name?
Dametrius is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Dametrius rising or falling?
Dametrius is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.