Demitric
Greek masculine name from the root Demetrios, meaning of Demeter, the goddess of agriculture.
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Demitric. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Demitric today is around 33 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Demitric births was 1992 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Demitric. 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 Demitric. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1992
6 babies that year
Average age
33
years old
1992 SSA rank
#7,678
Tracked since 1992
Popularity
Demitric: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Demitric 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 Demitric during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Demitric
The name Demitric has its origins rooted in the ancient Greek language and culture. It is believed to be a variant of the name Demetrius, which itself is derived from the Greek word "Demeter," the name of the goddess of agriculture, fertility, and the harvest.
In Greek mythology, Demeter was one of the most revered deities, and her name was widely used in various forms throughout the ancient world. The name Demetrius, and by extension Demitric, was often given to boys as a way to honor the goddess and seek her blessings for a bountiful harvest and prosperous life.
The earliest recorded use of the name Demitric can be traced back to the Byzantine Empire, where it was a popular choice among the Greek-speaking population. During this time, the name was often associated with scholars, philosophers, and men of learning, reflecting the intellectual prowess and wisdom valued in that era.
One of the earliest notable individuals bearing the name Demitric was Demitric of Larissa, a Greek philosopher who lived in the 4th century BC. He was a prominent figure in the Peripatetic school of philosophy and wrote extensively on topics such as ethics and metaphysics.
Another significant figure in history was Demitric of Phalerum, an Athenian orator, statesman, and philosopher who lived in the 4th and 3rd centuries BC. He was a student of Aristotle and served as the governor of Athens for a period, where he played a crucial role in the city's cultural and intellectual development.
In the Middle Ages, the name Demitric gained popularity among Eastern Orthodox Christians, particularly in regions like Greece, Bulgaria, and Russia. One notable bearer of the name was Demitric of Rostov (1651-1709), a Russian bishop and saint known for his extensive writings on theology and his contributions to the Russian Orthodox Church.
During the Renaissance period, the name Demitric was embraced by humanist scholars and artists who drew inspiration from classical Greek and Roman culture. One such individual was Demitric Chalcondyles (1423-1511), a Greek scholar and philosopher who played a significant role in the revival of classical learning in Italy.
In more recent times, the name Demitric has been carried by various notable figures, such as Demitric Mitropoulos (1896-1960), a Greek conductor and composer who was renowned for his interpretations of contemporary works and his tenure as the conductor of the New York Philharmonic Orchestra.
People
Demitric + last name combinations
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FAQ
Demitric: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Demitric?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Demitric 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Demitric a common name?
We classify Demitric as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Demitric most popular?
The single biggest year for Demitric was 1992, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Demitric is about 33 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 Demitric in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Demitric a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Demitric 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 Demitric still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Demitric 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 Demitric 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 Demitric?
If you just want to know how many people share the name Demitric, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.