Demetris
Every Demetris since 1949 — 3,505 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Demetris
Demetris is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #10,982 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1949, 3,505 American babies have been named Demetris — about 75% boys and 25% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1990, when 108 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 Demetris stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Demetris 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 | — | — | 6 | #10,982 |
| 2024 | — | — | 6 | #11,260 |
| 2023 | — | — | 9 | #8,415 |
| 2022 | — | — | 14 | #6,223 |
| 2021 | — | — | 15 | #5,838 |
| 2020 | — | — | 15 | #5,776 |
| 2019 | — | — | 13 | #6,506 |
| 2018 | — | — | 12 | #6,800 |
| 2017 | — | — | 16 | #5,589 |
| 2016 | — | — | 16 | #5,611 |
| 2015 | — | — | 19 | #4,927 |
| 2014 | — | — | 27 | #3,813 |
| 2013 | — | — | 14 | #5,992 |
| 2012 | — | — | 25 | #4,040 |
| 2011 | — | — | 29 | #3,623 |
| 2010 | — | — | 29 | #3,649 |
| 2009 | — | — | 24 | #4,190 |
| 2008 | — | — | 27 | #3,853 |
| 2007 | — | — | 31 | #3,458 |
| 2006 | — | — | 34 | #3,170 |
| 2005 | — | — | 36 | #2,912 |
| 2004 | — | — | 38 | #2,754 |
| 2003 | — | — | 30 | #3,135 |
| 2002 | — | — | 50 | #2,136 |
| 2001 | — | — | 39 | #2,497 |
| 2000 | — | — | 49 | #2,062 |
| 1995 | — | — | 51 | #1,741 |
| 1990 | 9 | #8,666 | 99 | #1,067 |
| 1985 | 21 | #3,882 | 52 | #1,334 |
| 1980 | 23 | #3,532 | 72 | #1,067 |
| 1975 | 45 | #1,967 | 61 | #1,070 |
| 1970 | 36 | #2,208 | 32 | #1,501 |
| 1965 | 25 | #2,421 | 16 | #2,004 |
| 1960 | 19 | #2,834 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — | 6 | #3,588 |
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Famous people named Demetris
- Demetris Christofias Politician · 1946–2019
- Demetris Christofi Soccer player · b. 1988
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Demetris in 2025?
Demetris ranked #10,982 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Demetris?
3,505 babies have been named Demetris in the United States since 1949, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Demetris most popular?
Demetris peaked in 1990, when 108 newborns received the name.
Is Demetris a boy or girl name?
Demetris is used for both: about 25% of babies named Demetris have been girls and 75% boys.
Is the name Demetris rising or falling?
Demetris is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Demetris?
Well-known people named Demetris include Demetris Christofias (politician), Demetris Christofi (soccer player).