Demetrian
Of Greek origin meaning "follower of Demeter", the goddess of agriculture.
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Demetrian. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Demetrian today is around 24 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Demetrian births was 2000 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Demetrian. 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 Demetrian. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
2000
5 babies that year
Average age
24
years old
2004 SSA rank
#11,780
Tracked since 2000
Popularity
Demetrian: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Demetrian 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 Demetrian 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 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Demetrian
The name Demetrian is derived from the Greek name Demetrios, which has its origins in the ancient Greek goddess Demeter. Demeter was the goddess of agriculture, grain, and fertility in Greek mythology. The name Demetrios was a theophoric name, meaning it was given to honor the goddess.
The name Demetrian is a variant spelling of Demetrios, likely originating from the Roman form of the name, Demetrianus. This Latin form was used in ancient Rome, where the name was often given to individuals who were devoted followers of the cult of Demeter.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Demetrian can be found in the writings of the ancient Greek historian Plutarch, who mentions a Demetrian of Phalerum, a Greek orator and statesman who lived in the 4th century BC.
In the early Christian era, the name Demetrian gained popularity as it was borne by several early Christian saints and martyrs. One notable figure was Saint Demetrian of Alexandria, who was martyred in the 3rd century AD during the Decian persecution of Christians.
During the Byzantine Empire, the name Demetrian was particularly popular among the aristocracy and ruling classes. A famous bearer of the name was Demetrian I Lascaris (1092-1153), a prominent Byzantine nobleman and military leader who played a significant role in the Crusades.
In the Renaissance period, the name Demetrian was used by several notable figures, including Demetrian Chalkokondyles (1423-1511), a Greek scholar and one of the earliest teachers of Greek in Italy after the fall of Constantinople.
Another historical figure with the name Demetrian was Demetrian Galitzine (1735-1803), a Russian prince and diplomat who served as the Russian ambassador to the Netherlands and France in the late 18th century.
Throughout history, the name Demetrian has been borne by various individuals from different cultures and backgrounds, reflecting its enduring appeal and connection to the ancient Greek goddess Demeter.
People
Demetrian + last name combinations
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FAQ
Demetrian: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Demetrian?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Demetrian 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Demetrian a common name?
We classify Demetrian as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Demetrian most popular?
The single biggest year for Demetrian was 2000, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Demetrian is about 24 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 Demetrian in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Demetrian a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Demetrian 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 Demetrian still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Demetrian 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 Demetrian 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 are named Demetrian?
Find out how many people have the name Demetrian on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.