UK boy's name
Dmitriy
A masculine Russian name derived from the Greek Demetrius, meaning "follower of Demeter".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2017. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Dmitriy is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Dmitriy popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2017 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3996, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 4 births.
This profile covers 21 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 2006 to 2017. 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 21 living people in the UK are called Dmitriy. 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 2018 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Dmitriy ranked #3996 for boys in England and Wales in 2017, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2010, when 4 boys were registered as Dmitriy.
- • About 21 living people in the UK are estimated to have Dmitriy as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3996
2017
Births in 2017
4
Latest year
Peak year
2010
4 births
Estimated living
21
2026
Meaning
What does Dmitriy mean?
The given name Dmitriy originates from the Greek name Demetrios, which itself is derived from the name of the Greek goddess Demeter, the goddess of agriculture and fertility. The name Demetrios likely first emerged in ancient Greece during the classical period, around the 5th century BCE.
In the early years of the Byzantine Empire, the name Demetrios gained popularity among Eastern Orthodox Christians and eventually spread to Slavic regions. The Russian variation, Dmitriy, emerged as a result of this cultural exchange and linguistic adaptation that occurred during the Christianization of the Rus' people in the late 10th century CE.
One of the earliest known bearers of the name Dmitriy was Dmitriy Donskoy, a prince of Moscow who reigned from 1359 to 1389. He is renowned for his victory over the Golden Horde at the Battle of Kulikovo in 1380, marking a significant turning point in the struggle for Russian independence from Mongol rule.
Another notable figure bearing this name was Dmitriy Ivanovich Donskoy, also known as the Grand Duke of Moscow, who ruled from 1389 to 1425. He is credited with solidifying the power of the Grand Duchy of Moscow and laying the foundations for the future Russian state.
In the realm of literature, Dmitriy Grigorovich (1822-1899) was a prominent Russian writer and playwright of the 19th century, known for his portrayal of Ukrainian village life and his contributions to the development of Russian realism.
The name Dmitriy also holds religious significance, with Saint Demetrius of Thessalonica being a celebrated Christian martyr and saint in the Eastern Orthodox Church. He is venerated as the patron saint of Thessaloniki, and his feast day is celebrated on October 26th.
Another notable bearer of the name Dmitriy was Dmitriy Mendeleev (1834-1907), a Russian chemist renowned for his formulation of the Periodic Table of Elements, which revolutionized the understanding of chemical elements and their properties.
These examples illustrate the rich history and cultural significance associated with the given name Dmitriy, spanning various domains including royalty, literature, religion, and science.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Dmitriy over time
The chart below shows babies named Dmitriy registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2006 to 2017. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Dmitriy, the clearest high point is 2010. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2017, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Dmitriy by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Dmitriy 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 | #4124 | 15 | 4 |
| 2000s | #4242 | 6 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Dmitriy
- 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
Dmitriy: questions and answers
How popular is the name Dmitriy in the UK right now?
In 2017, Dmitriy was ranked #3996 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Dmitriy most popular?
The peak year on record was 2010, with 4 babies registered as Dmitriy in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Dmitriy?
A masculine Russian name derived from the Greek Demetrius, meaning "follower of Demeter".
How many people are called Dmitriy in the UK?
A total of 21 babies have been registered as Dmitriy across the 6 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.