Demetrices
A feminine name of Greek origin meaning "belonging to Demeter", the goddess of harvest.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Demetrices. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Demetrices today is around 42 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Demetrices births was 1982 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Demetrices. 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 Demetrices. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1982
5 babies that year
Average age
42
years old
1982 SSA rank
#6,591
Tracked since 1982
Popularity
Demetrices: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Demetrices 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 Demetrices during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Demetrices
The given name Demetrices has its origins rooted in ancient Greek culture, with its earliest known usage dating back to the 5th century BCE. The name is derived from the Greek word "Demetrius," which itself stems from the combination of the words "Demeter," the Greek goddess of agriculture and fertility, and the suffix "-ios," indicating a relation or connection to the goddess.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Demetrices can be found in the writings of the ancient Greek historian Thucydides, who documented a figure named Demetrices of Athens, a prominent statesman and military leader during the Peloponnesian War between 431 and 404 BCE.
In the realm of ancient Greek mythology, the name Demetrices was associated with a minor character, a nymph who was said to be one of the attendants of the goddess Demeter. This connection further solidified the name's ties to the themes of fertility, growth, and the cycle of life.
As the centuries passed, the name Demetrices continued to be used, albeit with varying spellings and adaptations across different cultures and regions. One notable figure bearing this name was Demetrices of Phaleron, a philosopher and orator who lived in the 4th century BCE and was a student of the renowned Aristotle.
During the Byzantine era, the name Demetrices gained prominence, particularly among members of the imperial family and nobility. One such figure was Demetrices Palaiologos, a member of the ruling Palaiologos dynasty, who lived in the 14th century and held the title of Despot, a high-ranking noble position.
As the name spread to other parts of the world, it underwent further transformations and adaptations. In the 16th century, a Spanish explorer named Demetrices de León set out on an expedition to the New World, leaving his mark on the history of exploration and colonization.
Throughout the centuries, the name Demetrices has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, artists, and military leaders. One notable figure was Demetrices Vikelas, a Greek writer and businessman who lived in the 19th century and played a crucial role in the revival of the Olympic Games in modern times.
While the name Demetrices may have evolved and taken on different forms over the centuries, its ancient Greek roots and connections to themes of fertility, growth, and the natural world have remained an integral part of its meaning and symbolism.
People
Demetrices + last name combinations
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FAQ
Demetrices: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Demetrices?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Demetrices 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 Demetrices a common name?
We classify Demetrices 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 Demetrices most popular?
The single biggest year for Demetrices was 1982, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Demetrices is about 42 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 Demetrices in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Demetrices a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Demetrices 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 Demetrices still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Demetrices 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 Demetrices 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 Demetrices as a first name?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans are named Demetrices at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.