UK boy's name
Dimitar
An ancient Bulgarian masculine name derived from the Greek "Demetrios" meaning "follower of Demeter", the goddess of agriculture and fertility.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Dimitar is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Dimitar popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3688, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2018, with 23 births.
This profile covers 191 England and Wales registrations across 17 recorded years from 2007 to 2024. 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 22% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 190 living people in the UK are called Dimitar. 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 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Dimitar ranked #3688 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2018, when 23 boys were registered as Dimitar.
- • About 190 living people in the UK are estimated to have Dimitar as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3688
2024
Births in 2024
5
Latest year
Peak year
2018
23 births
Estimated living
190
2026
Meaning
What does Dimitar mean?
The name Dimitar originates from the Bulgarian language and culture, deriving its roots from the late medieval period of the Bulgarian Empire. It is a masculine name formed by combining the Greek name Demetrius with the Bulgarian suffix "-ar." The name Demetrius itself traces its origins to the ancient Greek goddess Demeter, associated with agriculture and fertility.
One of the earliest known references to the name Dimitar can be found in the records of the Second Bulgarian Empire, which existed from the late 12th to the late 14th century. During this period, the name was borne by several notable figures, including Dimitar Mikhailovich, a Bulgarian nobleman and military commander who fought against the Byzantine Empire in the early 13th century.
The name gained further prominence in the 14th century when Dimitar Hrelyu, a renowned Bulgarian revolutionary and one of the leaders of the Tarnovo Uprising against Ottoman rule, fought for Bulgarian independence. His legacy as a national hero has contributed to the enduring popularity of the name among Bulgarians.
Throughout history, several other prominent individuals have borne the name Dimitar. One notable example is Dimitar Peshev (1894-1973), a Bulgarian politician who served as the Prime Minister of Bulgaria from 1934 to 1935. Another famous Dimitar was Dimitar Grekov (1847-1901), a celebrated Bulgarian writer and playwright whose works helped shape the development of modern Bulgarian literature.
In the field of sports, Dimitar Berbatov (born 1981) is a former Bulgarian professional footballer who played for several prestigious clubs, including Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur. His illustrious career and goal-scoring prowess have made him a national icon in Bulgaria.
Another notable figure bearing the name Dimitar is Dimitar Shopov (1922-2008), a renowned Bulgarian painter and sculptor whose works have been exhibited worldwide. His contributions to the art world have earned him international recognition and a place in the annals of Bulgarian art history.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Dimitar over time
The chart below shows babies named Dimitar registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2007 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Dimitar, the clearest high point is 2018. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2024, compared with 23 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Dimitar by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Dimitar 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #2077 | 62 | 5 |
| 2010s | #2155 | 121 | 10 |
| 2000s | #3638 | 8 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Dimitar
- 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
Dimitar: questions and answers
How popular is the name Dimitar in the UK right now?
In 2024, Dimitar was ranked #3688 for boys in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Dimitar most popular?
The peak year on record was 2018, with 23 babies registered as Dimitar in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Dimitar?
An ancient Bulgarian masculine name derived from the Greek "Demetrios" meaning "follower of Demeter", the goddess of agriculture and fertility.
How many people are called Dimitar in the UK?
A total of 191 babies have been registered as Dimitar across the 17 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.