Demetriu
A masculine name of Greek origin meaning "follower of Demeter", the goddess of agriculture.
Name Census estimates that about 9 living Americans carry the first name Demetriu. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Demetriu today is around 36 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Demetriu births was 1989 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Demetriu. 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 Demetriu. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
9
~ 1 in 38,083,815 Americans
Peak year
1989
9 babies that year
Average age
36
years old
1989 SSA rank
#5,273
Tracked since 1989
Popularity
Demetriu: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Demetriu 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 Demetriu 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 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
Geography
Where Demetrius live
Origin
Meaning and history of Demetriu
The name Demetriu originates from the Greek language and culture, with its roots dating back to ancient times. It is derived from the Greek name Demetrios, which itself comes from the word "demeter," meaning "mother earth" or "earth goddess." Demetrios was the name of the Greek goddess of agriculture, fertility, and the annual cycle of life and death.
The name Demetrios has been recorded in various ancient Greek texts and literary works. One of the earliest mentions can be found in the writings of the ancient Greek historian Plutarch, who lived in the late 1st and early 2nd centuries AD. He wrote about a famous Macedonian ruler named Demetrius I, who ruled from 294 to 288 BC and was known as Demetrius Poliorcetes, or "The Besieger."
Another notable figure in history with the name Demetrios was Demetrius of Phaleron, an Athenian orator, statesman, and philosopher who lived in the 4th century BC. He served as the governor of Athens under the Macedonian ruler Cassander and played a significant role in the city's cultural and intellectual life.
In the Byzantine Empire, the name Demetrios was associated with Saint Demetrius of Thessaloniki, a Christian martyr and patron saint of Thessaloniki, Greece. He lived in the late 3rd or early 4th century AD and was revered for his bravery and devotion to his faith.
Throughout history, several other notable individuals have borne the name Demetriu or its variations. These include:
1. Demetrius I Soter (162-150 BC), a Greco-Bactrian king who ruled over parts of modern-day Afghanistan and Pakistan.
2. Demetrius of Alexandria (c. 190-c. 230 AD), a Neoplatonist philosopher and head of the Platonic Academy in Alexandria.
3. Demetrius Cantemir (1673-1723), a Moldavian Prince, writer, philosopher, and composer.
4. Demetrius Gallitzin (1770-1840), a Russian prince who became a Catholic priest and missionary in the United States.
5. Demetriu Radu (1893-1972), a Romanian painter and sculptor known for his avant-garde works.
The name Demetriu has been used across various cultures and regions influenced by Greek culture and language, including parts of Eastern Europe, the Balkans, and the Middle East. Its enduring popularity over the centuries is a testament to its rich historical and cultural significance.
People
Demetriu + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Demetriu 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
Demetriu: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Demetriu?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 9 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Demetriu 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 38,083,815 US residents.
Is Demetriu a common name?
We classify Demetriu as "Very Rare". It ranks above 25.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 9 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Demetriu most popular?
The single biggest year for Demetriu was 1989, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Demetriu is about 36 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 Demetriu in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Demetriu a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Demetriu 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 Demetriu still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Demetriu 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 Demetriu 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 share the name Demetriu?
Want to know how many people share the name Demetriu? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.