UK boy's name
Dimitrie
A masculine name of Greek origin meaning "devoted to Demeter".
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.
Dimitrie is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Dimitrie popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5119, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2021, with 8 births.
This profile covers 20 England and Wales registrations across 5 recorded years from 2010 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 38% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 20 living people in the UK are called Dimitrie. 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
- • Dimitrie ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2021, when 8 boys were registered as Dimitrie.
- • About 20 living people in the UK are estimated to have Dimitrie as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5119
2024
Births in 2024
3
Latest year
Peak year
2021
8 births
Estimated living
20
2026
Meaning
What does Dimitrie mean?
The given name Dimitrie is derived from the Greek name Demetrios, which originated from the name of the Greek goddess Demeter, the goddess of agriculture, grain, and fertility. The name Demetrios was popular in ancient Greece and later spread to other regions influenced by Greek culture.
Dimitrie is the Romanian spelling variation of the name Demetrius, which is the Latin form of the Greek name Demetrios. The name gained widespread use in the Byzantine Empire, where it was borne by several important historical figures.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Dimitrie is Saint Demetrius of Thessalonica, a 4th-century martyr and patron saint of Thessaloniki, Greece. His cult was widely venerated in the Eastern Orthodox Church, and numerous churches and monasteries were dedicated to him throughout the Byzantine Empire.
In the 13th century, Dimitrie Cantemir (1673-1723) was a renowned Romanian prince, historian, and philosopher. He wrote the monumental work "Descriptio Moldaviae" (Description of Moldova), which provided valuable insights into the history, culture, and geography of the region.
Dimitrie Ghica (1816-1897) was a Romanian politician and statesman who served as the Prime Minister of Romania twice, in 1868-1869 and 1870-1871. He played a significant role in the modernization and westernization of Romania during the 19th century.
Dimitrie Gusti (1880-1955) was a prominent Romanian sociologist and philosopher. He founded the Monographic Sociology School, which emphasized the importance of field research and the study of rural communities. His work had a profound impact on the development of sociology in Romania.
Dimitrie Sturdza (1833-1914) was a Romanian statesman and diplomat who served as the Prime Minister of Romania from 1895 to 1896. He was also a prominent figure in the movement for Romanian independence and the unification of the Romanian principalities.
These are just a few examples of notable historical figures who bore the name Dimitrie, demonstrating its enduring presence and significance in various cultures and time periods.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Dimitrie over time
The chart below shows babies named Dimitrie registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2010 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 Dimitrie, the clearest high point is 2021. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 8 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Dimitrie by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Dimitrie 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 | #3806 | 11 | 2 |
| 2010s | #4710 | 9 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Dimitrie
- 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
Dimitrie: questions and answers
How popular is the name Dimitrie in the UK right now?
In 2024, Dimitrie was ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Dimitrie most popular?
The peak year on record was 2021, with 8 babies registered as Dimitrie in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Dimitrie?
A masculine name of Greek origin meaning "devoted to Demeter".
How many people are called Dimitrie in the UK?
A total of 20 babies have been registered as Dimitrie across the 5 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.