Demetriss
Of Greek origin, variant of Demetrius meaning "follower of Demeter (goddess of agriculture)".
Name Census estimates that about 24 living Americans carry the first name Demetriss. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Demetriss today is around 54 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Demetriss births was 1969 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Demetriss. 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 Demetriss. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
24
~ 1 in 14,281,431 Americans
Peak year
1969
11 babies that year
Average age
54
years old
1978 SSA rank
#10,132
Tracked since 1969
Popularity
Demetriss: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Demetriss from the 1960s through to the 1970s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 16 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Demetriss 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 Demetriss during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Demetriss
The name Demetriss finds its origins in the ancient Greek language, stemming from the name Demetrius, which was derived from the Greek goddess Demeter, the goddess of agriculture and fertility. The name's earliest known usage can be traced back to around the 4th century BC in ancient Greece.
In Greek mythology, Demeter was one of the most revered deities, and her name held great significance. The name Demetrius, and its variations like Demetriss, were commonly given to male children as a way to honor the goddess and seek her blessings for a bountiful and prosperous life.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Demetrius can be found in the writings of the ancient Greek historian Plutarch, who lived from around 46 AD to 120 AD. Plutarch wrote about a Demetrius who was a prominent philosopher and scholar from the 1st century AD.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Demetriss or its variations. One of the most famous was Demetrius I Soter, a ruler of the Seleucid Empire in the 2nd century BC. He reigned from 162 BC to 150 BC and was known for his military conquests and efforts to restore the empire's territories.
Another notable bearer of the name was Demetrius of Phaleron, an Athenian orator, statesman, and philosopher who lived in the 4th century BC. He served as the governor of Athens from 317 BC to 307 BC and was instrumental in reforming the city's laws and institutions.
In the realm of literature, Demetrius of Phalerum, a Greek grammarian and literary critic from the 3rd century BC, made significant contributions to the study of language and rhetoric. His work, "On Style," is considered one of the earliest surviving works on literary criticism.
During the Byzantine era, there was a Demetrius of Thessalonica, a Christian martyr who lived in the 3rd century AD. He was revered as a saint in the Eastern Orthodox Church and is considered the patron saint of soldiers and agricultural workers.
In more recent times, Demetri Martin, an American comedian, actor, and writer born in 1973, has gained popularity for his unique brand of humor and his work on shows like "Important Things with Demetri Martin" and "Comedy Central Presents."
People
Demetriss + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Demetriss as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Demetriss: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Demetriss?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 24 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Demetriss 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 14,281,431 US residents.
Is Demetriss a common name?
We classify Demetriss as "Very Rare". It ranks above 43% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 27 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Demetriss most popular?
The single biggest year for Demetriss was 1969, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Demetriss is about 54 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 Demetriss in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Demetriss a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Demetriss in the SSA data are female. 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 Demetriss still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Demetriss 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 Demetriss 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 Demetriss as a first name?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.