Demetra
Every Demetra since 1912 — 4,217 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Demetra
Demetra is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #12,228 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1912, 4,217 American babies have been named Demetra. Its peak came in 1975, when 133 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 Demetra stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Demetra 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 | 7 | #12,228 | — | — |
| 2024 | 7 | #12,501 | — | — |
| 2023 | 6 | #13,870 | — | — |
| 2022 | 8 | #11,468 | — | — |
| 2021 | 11 | #9,123 | — | — |
| 2020 | 11 | #9,096 | — | — |
| 2019 | 10 | #9,918 | — | — |
| 2018 | 11 | #9,331 | — | — |
| 2017 | 13 | #8,411 | — | — |
| 2016 | 14 | #8,104 | — | — |
| 2015 | 9 | #11,134 | — | — |
| 2014 | 18 | #6,787 | — | — |
| 2013 | 13 | #8,712 | — | — |
| 2012 | 11 | #9,896 | — | — |
| 2011 | 11 | #9,898 | — | — |
| 2010 | 18 | #6,989 | — | — |
| 2009 | 17 | #7,432 | — | — |
| 2008 | 16 | #7,845 | — | — |
| 2007 | 20 | #6,630 | — | — |
| 2006 | 20 | #6,428 | — | — |
| 2005 | 21 | #5,873 | — | — |
| 2004 | 17 | #6,867 | — | — |
| 2003 | 25 | #4,982 | — | — |
| 2002 | 24 | #4,942 | — | — |
| 2001 | 23 | #5,056 | — | — |
| 2000 | 21 | #5,360 | — | — |
| 1995 | 31 | #3,516 | — | — |
| 1990 | 44 | #2,656 | — | — |
| 1985 | 56 | #1,951 | — | — |
| 1980 | 89 | #1,400 | — | — |
| 1975 | 127 | #975 | 6 | #4,948 |
| 1970 | 105 | #1,119 | — | — |
| 1965 | 89 | #1,123 | — | — |
| 1960 | 42 | #1,750 | — | — |
| 1955 | 36 | #1,743 | — | — |
| 1950 | 12 | #3,100 | — | — |
| 1945 | 14 | #2,365 | — | — |
| 1940 | 13 | #2,328 | — | — |
| 1935 | 19 | #1,800 | — | — |
| 1930 | 22 | #1,714 | — | — |
| 1925 | 15 | #2,402 | — | — |
| 1920 | 16 | #2,298 | — | — |
| 1915 | 13 | #2,287 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Demetra in 2025?
Demetra ranked #12,228 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Demetra?
4,217 babies have been named Demetra in the United States since 1912, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Demetra most popular?
Demetra peaked in 1975, when 133 newborns received the name.
Is Demetra a boy or girl name?
Demetra is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Demetra rising or falling?
Demetra is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.