Demetrius
Boy name · #1227 in 2025 · Uniqueness 77/100
Demetrius ranks #1227 among American boys' names as of 2025, with 164 newborns given the name that year. A decade ago it stood at #679, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 10,976 boys born in 2025 was named Demetrius.
Babies named Demetrius per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 113-year story
Demetrius first appears in the Social Security records in 1912, when 6 boys received the name. Its peak came in 1991, when 1,052 boys were named Demetrius — good for #259 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Demetrius in class?
Demetrius scores 77 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. A high score means genuine rarity — your Demetrius will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Demetrius is most common
Geography matters for names, and Demetrius is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Demetriuss were FL (13), GA (13), MI (13), CA (12), TX (11). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Demetrius
Statistically, parents drawn to Demetrius tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Octavius, Darius, Cornelius, Demarcus, and Darrius.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Demetrius | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 164 | #1227 |
| 2024 | 213 | #1042 |
| 2023 | 261 | #890 |
| 2022 | 229 | #982 |
| 2021 | 286 | #831 |
| 2020 | 266 | #856 |
| 2019 | 283 | #808 |
| 2018 | 346 | #700 |
| 2017 | 325 | #734 |
| 2016 | 333 | #733 |
| 2015 | 374 | #679 |
| 2014 | 362 | #690 |
| 2013 | 425 | #597 |
| 2012 | 396 | #616 |
| 2011 | 432 | #580 |
| 2010 | 501 | #513 |
| 2009 | 484 | #545 |
| 2008 | 523 | #520 |
| 2007 | 541 | #491 |
| 2006 | 628 | #436 |
| 2005 | 496 | #499 |
| 2004 | 593 | #438 |
| 2003 | 554 | #455 |
| 2002 | 584 | #421 |
| 2001 | 673 | #385 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Demetrius a popular boy name?
Demetrius ranked #1227 among boys in 2025 with 164 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #679.
When was the name Demetrius most popular?
Demetrius peaked in 1991, when 1,052 American boys received the name (ranked #259 that year). Since 1991 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Demetrius?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 10,976 newborn American boys was named Demetrius. It scores 77/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.