UK boy's name
Demitri
A masculine name of Greek origin meaning "follower of Demeter", the goddess of agriculture.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2016. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Demitri is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Demitri popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2016 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3478, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2006, with 7 births.
This profile covers 36 England and Wales registrations across 8 recorded years from 1997 to 2016. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 71% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 36 living people in the UK are called Demitri. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2017 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Demitri ranked #3478 for boys in England and Wales in 2016, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2006, when 7 boys were registered as Demitri.
- • About 36 living people in the UK are estimated to have Demitri as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3478
2016
Births in 2016
5
Latest year
Peak year
2006
7 births
Estimated living
36
2026
Meaning
What does Demitri mean?
The given name Demitri has its origins in the Greek language and culture, dating back to ancient times. It is derived from the Greek name Demetrios, which is a combination of the words "de" meaning "earth" and "meter" meaning "mother." This suggests that the name's original meaning was related to the goddess Demeter, the Greek goddess of agriculture, grain, and fertility.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Demetrios can be found in ancient Greek texts, including the works of the historian Plutarch, who lived in the 1st century CE. He wrote about a prominent Athenian politician and orator named Demetrios of Phaleron, who lived in the 4th century BCE.
In the Byzantine Empire, the name Demetrios was popular among the ruling class, and several emperors bore this name, including Demetrios I Poliorketes (336-283 BCE), a powerful ruler and one of the successors of Alexander the Great.
The name Demetrios was also associated with Saint Demetrius, a Christian martyr who lived in the late 3rd century CE. He was a soldier in the Roman army and was executed for his Christian faith. His martyrdom was widely celebrated in the Eastern Orthodox Church, and many churches and monasteries were named after him.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals with the name Demitri or its variations. One of the earliest was Demitri Kantakouzenos (c. 1290-1383), a Byzantine prince and military leader who played a significant role in the civil wars of the 14th century.
In the 16th century, Demitri Ivanovich (1582-1591) was the youngest son of Ivan the Terrible, the first Tsar of Russia. His short reign was marked by political turmoil and the struggle for power among the Russian nobility.
Demitri Shostakovich (1906-1975) was a renowned Russian composer and pianist, known for his symphonic works and his ability to convey the struggles of the Soviet people through his music.
Demitri Pampuri (1911-2001) was an Italian operatic tenor, renowned for his performances in the works of composers such as Verdi and Puccini.
Demitri Martin (born 1973) is an American comedian, actor, and writer, known for his unique blend of humor and philosophical observations.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Demitri over time
The chart below shows babies named Demitri registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 to 2016. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Demitri, the clearest high point is 2006. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2016, compared with 7 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Demitri by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Demitri was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #3662 | 19 | 4 |
| 2000s | #3084 | 14 | 3 |
| 1990s | #2859 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Demitri
- Daniel 120,900
- Dylan 60,836
- David 37,852
- Dominic 20,480
- Declan 11,657
- Dexter 11,627
- Danny 8,434
- Dean 5,329
- Dillon 4,113
- Douglas 3,773
- Dominik 3,494
- Damian 3,486
FAQ
Demitri: questions and answers
How popular is the name Demitri in the UK right now?
In 2016, Demitri was ranked #3478 for boys in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Demitri most popular?
The peak year on record was 2006, with 7 babies registered as Demitri in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Demitri?
A masculine name of Greek origin meaning "follower of Demeter", the goddess of agriculture.
How many people are called Demitri in the UK?
A total of 36 babies have been registered as Demitri across the 8 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.