Demetri
Every Demetri since 1953 — 4,269 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Demetri
Demetri is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,688 in 2025 with 48 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1953, 4,269 American babies have been named Demetri. Its peak came in 1992, when 178 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 Demetri stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Demetri 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 | — | — | 48 | #2,688 |
| 2024 | — | — | 53 | #2,534 |
| 2023 | — | — | 79 | #1,958 |
| 2022 | — | — | 56 | #2,475 |
| 2021 | — | — | 70 | #2,081 |
| 2020 | — | — | 67 | #2,097 |
| 2019 | — | — | 70 | #2,064 |
| 2018 | — | — | 85 | #1,794 |
| 2017 | — | — | 86 | #1,784 |
| 2016 | — | — | 76 | #1,928 |
| 2015 | — | — | 84 | #1,794 |
| 2014 | — | — | 85 | #1,769 |
| 2013 | — | — | 86 | #1,714 |
| 2012 | — | — | 105 | #1,527 |
| 2011 | — | — | 92 | #1,647 |
| 2010 | — | — | 111 | #1,471 |
| 2009 | — | — | 127 | #1,354 |
| 2008 | — | — | 94 | #1,643 |
| 2007 | — | — | 81 | #1,799 |
| 2006 | — | — | 101 | #1,501 |
| 2005 | — | — | 82 | #1,652 |
| 2004 | — | — | 90 | #1,493 |
| 2003 | — | — | 102 | #1,346 |
| 2002 | — | — | 114 | #1,212 |
| 2001 | — | — | 102 | #1,289 |
| 2000 | — | — | 100 | #1,293 |
| 1995 | — | — | 102 | #1,135 |
| 1990 | — | — | 52 | #1,592 |
| 1985 | — | — | 33 | #1,805 |
| 1980 | — | — | 12 | #3,462 |
| 1975 | 12 | #4,923 | 30 | #1,670 |
| 1970 | 5 | #8,271 | 21 | #1,952 |
| 1965 | 10 | #4,267 | 21 | #1,734 |
| 1960 | — | — | 9 | #2,922 |
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Famous people named Demetri
- Demetri Martin Actor · b. 1973
- Demetri Mitchell Soccer player · b. 1997
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Demetri in 2025?
Demetri ranked #2,688 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 48 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Demetri?
4,269 babies have been named Demetri in the United States since 1953, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Demetri most popular?
Demetri peaked in 1992, when 178 newborns received the name.
Is Demetri a boy or girl name?
Demetri is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 96% of babies with the name.
Is the name Demetri rising or falling?
Demetri is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Demetri?
Well-known people named Demetri include Demetri Martin (actor), Demetri Mitchell (soccer player).