Dmitri
Every Dmitri since 1955 — 2,322 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Dmitri
Dmitri is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,465 in 2025 with 33 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1955, 2,322 American babies have been named Dmitri. Its peak came in 2015, when 75 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Dmitri stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Dmitri year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 33 | #3,465 |
| 2024 | 31 | #3,630 |
| 2023 | 44 | #2,853 |
| 2022 | 52 | #2,597 |
| 2021 | 38 | #3,135 |
| 2020 | 41 | #2,896 |
| 2019 | 40 | #3,006 |
| 2018 | 41 | #2,910 |
| 2017 | 51 | #2,498 |
| 2016 | 63 | #2,176 |
| 2015 | 75 | #1,935 |
| 2014 | 57 | #2,304 |
| 2013 | 43 | #2,726 |
| 2012 | 54 | #2,365 |
| 2011 | 54 | #2,356 |
| 2010 | 62 | #2,155 |
| 2009 | 56 | #2,328 |
| 2008 | 52 | #2,439 |
| 2007 | 48 | #2,571 |
| 2006 | 60 | #2,155 |
| 2005 | 66 | #1,926 |
| 2004 | 60 | #1,998 |
| 2003 | 62 | #1,891 |
| 2002 | 60 | #1,875 |
| 2001 | 69 | #1,683 |
| 2000 | 62 | #1,770 |
| 1995 | 54 | #1,668 |
| 1990 | 25 | #2,641 |
| 1985 | 18 | #2,744 |
| 1980 | 12 | #3,469 |
| 1975 | 12 | #3,116 |
| 1970 | 20 | #2,012 |
| 1965 | 16 | #2,005 |
| 1960 | 12 | #2,456 |
| 1955 | 8 | #3,034 |
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Famous people named Dmitri
- Dmitri Mendeleev Chemist · 1834–1907
- Dmitri Shostakovich Composer · 1906–1975
- Dmitri Ivanovsky Biologist · 1864–1920
- Dmitri Hvorostovsky Singer · 1962–2017
- Dmitri Shepilov Politician · 1905–1995
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Dmitri in 2025?
Dmitri ranked #3,465 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 33 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Dmitri?
2,322 babies have been named Dmitri in the United States since 1955, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Dmitri most popular?
Dmitri peaked in 2015, when 75 newborns received the name.
Is Dmitri a boy or girl name?
Dmitri is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Dmitri rising or falling?
Dmitri is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Dmitri?
Well-known people named Dmitri include Dmitri Mendeleev (chemist), Dmitri Shostakovich (composer), Dmitri Ivanovsky (biologist).