Dametrious
A Greek masculine name derived from the word "damas," meaning "to tame or subdue."
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Dametrious. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Dametrious today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dametrious births was 2006 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dametrious. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Dametrious. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2006
5 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2006 SSA rank
#12,420
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Dametrious: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Dametrious by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Dametrious during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Dametrious
The name Dametrious has its roots in Ancient Greek language and culture. It is a variant of the name Demetrius, which is derived from the Greek word "demeter," meaning "mother earth" or "earth goddess." The name is closely associated with the Greek goddess Demeter, who was the goddess of agriculture, fertility, and the harvest.
One of the earliest known bearers of the name Demetrious was Demetrius I Poliorcetes, a Macedonian king who lived from 337 to 283 BC. He was one of the successors of Alexander the Great and played a significant role in the wars of the Diadochi, the conflicts that followed Alexander's death.
Another notable figure in history with the name Demetrious was Saint Demetrius of Thessaloniki, a Christian martyr who lived in the 3rd century AD. He was a soldier in the Roman army and was executed for his Christian beliefs during the reign of Emperor Maximian. He is revered as a patron saint in the Eastern Orthodox Church and the Catholic Church.
In the 11th century, Demetrius Cydones was a prominent Byzantine scholar, philosopher, and translator. He was known for his work in translating Aristotle's works from Greek into Latin, which helped to spread Aristotelian philosophy throughout Western Europe.
During the Renaissance period, Demetrio Calcondila was an influential Greek scholar and teacher who lived from 1423 to 1511. He taught Greek language and literature in various cities across Italy and played a significant role in the revival of classical studies during that time.
In more recent history, Demetri Porphyrius was a Greek-American author and screenwriter who lived from 1932 to 2020. He is best known for his novel "The Maltese Falcon," which was later adapted into a classic film noir.
While the name Dametrious is not as common as some other variants of the name, it has a rich historical and cultural significance, particularly in its connection to the Greek goddess Demeter and the ancient Greek world. The name has been borne by notable figures throughout history, spanning various fields such as royalty, religion, scholarship, and literature.
People
Dametrious + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dametrious as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
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FAQ
Dametrious: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dametrious?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dametrious going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Dametrious a common name?
We classify Dametrious as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dametrious most popular?
The single biggest year for Dametrious was 2006, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dametrious is about 20 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Dametrious in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Dametrious a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dametrious in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Dametrious still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Dametrious in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Dametrious can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Dametrious?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people share the name Dametrious at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.