Dmitry
From Russian Дми́трий (Dmítrij), from Byzantine Greek Δημήτριος (Dēmḗtrios), from Δημήτηρ (Dēmḗtēr, “Demeter”) + -ιος (-ios, “pertaining to”).
Every Dmitry since 1992 — 623 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Dmitry
Dmitry is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,209 in 2025 with 14 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1992, 623 American babies have been named Dmitry. Its peak came in 2013, when 36 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 Dmitry stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Dmitry year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | #6,209 |
| 2024 | 17 | #5,498 |
| 2023 | 17 | #5,516 |
| 2022 | 23 | #4,466 |
| 2021 | 20 | #4,818 |
| 2020 | 20 | #4,745 |
| 2019 | 20 | #4,841 |
| 2018 | 15 | #5,838 |
| 2017 | 27 | #3,909 |
| 2016 | 30 | #3,614 |
| 2015 | 36 | #3,171 |
| 2014 | 31 | #3,477 |
| 2013 | 36 | #3,070 |
| 2012 | 18 | #5,089 |
| 2011 | 35 | #3,184 |
| 2010 | 21 | #4,557 |
| 2009 | 31 | #3,496 |
| 2008 | 17 | #5,310 |
| 2007 | 18 | #5,055 |
| 2006 | 21 | #4,393 |
| 2005 | 17 | #4,881 |
| 2004 | 17 | #4,848 |
| 2003 | 14 | #5,342 |
| 2002 | 8 | #7,850 |
| 2001 | 14 | #5,199 |
| 2000 | 11 | #6,016 |
| 1995 | 12 | #4,878 |
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Famous people named Dmitry
- Dmitry Medvedev Politician · b. 1965
- Dmitry Donskoy Nobleman · 1350–1389
- Dmitry Kabalevsky Composer · 1904–1986
- Dmitry Yazov Military personnel · 1924–2020
- Dmitry Ustinov Politician · 1908–1984
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dmitry mean?
From Russian Дми́трий (Dmítrij), from Byzantine Greek Δημήτριος (Dēmḗtrios), from Δημήτηρ (Dēmḗtēr, “Demeter”) + -ιος (-ios, “pertaining to”).
How popular is the name Dmitry in 2025?
Dmitry ranked #6,209 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 14 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Dmitry?
623 babies have been named Dmitry in the United States since 1992, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Dmitry most popular?
Dmitry peaked in 2013, when 36 newborns received the name.
Is Dmitry a boy or girl name?
Dmitry is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Dmitry rising or falling?
Dmitry is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Dmitry?
Well-known people named Dmitry include Dmitry Medvedev (politician), Dmitry Donskoy (nobleman), Dmitry Kabalevsky (composer).