UK boy's name
Demitrius
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 2006. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Demitrius is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Demitrius popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2006 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4052, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2006, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2006 to 2006. 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.
Demitrius is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Demitrius. 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 2007 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Demitrius ranked #4052 for boys in England and Wales in 2006, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2006, when 3 boys were registered as Demitrius.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Demitrius as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4052
2006
Births in 2006
3
Latest year
Peak year
2006
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Demitrius mean?
The given name Demitrius originated from the Greek language and culture. It is derived from the Greek name Demetrios, which has its origins in the name of the Greek goddess Demeter, the goddess of agriculture and fertility. The name Demetrios was very popular in ancient Greece and was often given to children as a symbol of abundance and prosperity.
In Greek mythology, Demeter was one of the most revered deities, and her name was frequently invoked in religious rituals and festivals. The name Demetrios appeared in various ancient Greek texts, including the works of Homer and Hesiod, as well as in inscriptions and historical records from the classical period.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Demitrius can be found in the writings of the ancient Greek historian Plutarch, who mentioned a Macedonian general named Demetrius the Besieger, who lived in the 4th century BC. Another notable figure was Demetrius I Soter, a ruler of the Seleucid Empire in the 2nd century BC.
In the Christian tradition, the name Demitrius is associated with a 3rd-century martyr from Thessaloniki, who was venerated as a saint. This connection likely contributed to the popularity of the name among Eastern Orthodox Christians.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Demitrius:
1. Demetrius I of Macedonia (c. 336 BC - 283 BC), a king of the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedonia. 2. Demetrius Phalereus (c. 350 BC - c. 280 BC), an Athenian orator, philosopher, and statesman. 3. Demetrius of Alexandria (c. 190 AD - c. 230 AD), an early Christian theologian and ecclesiastical writer. 4. Demetrius of Thessaloniki (c. 286 AD - c. 306 AD), a Christian martyr and saint from Thessaloniki, Greece. 5. Demetrius Cantemir (1673 - 1723), a Prince of Moldavia, writer, and musicologist known for his contributions to the Romanian Enlightenment.
The name Demitrius has been used across various cultures and regions, often reflecting the influence of the Greek language and culture. While its popularity may have waxed and waned throughout history, the name continues to be used today, carrying with it a rich cultural heritage and symbolic meaning.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Demitrius by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Demitrius 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #4052 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Demitrius: questions and answers
How popular is the name Demitrius in the UK right now?
In 2006, Demitrius was ranked #4052 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Demitrius most popular?
The peak year on record was 2006, with 3 babies registered as Demitrius in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Demitrius?
A masculine name of Greek origin meaning "follower of Demeter", the goddess of agriculture.
How many people are called Demitrius in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Demitrius across the 1 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.