Demitrice
Feminine name of Latin origin meaning "harvest maiden" or "country maiden".
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Demitrice. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 54.5% of registrations being female. The average person named Demitrice today is around 50 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Demitrice births was 1973 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Demitrice. 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 Demitrice. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
1973
6 babies that year
Average age
50
years old
1981 SSA rank
#6,507
Tracked since 1973
Gender
Gender distribution for Demitrice
Demitrice is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 11 total registrations, 5 (45.5%) were male and 6 (54.5%) were female.
Demitrice as a male name
- Ranked #6,507 in 1981
- 5 male births in 1981
- Peak: 1981 (5 births)
Demitrice as a female name
- Ranked #7,659 in 1973
- 6 female births in 1973
- Peak: 1973 (6 births)
Popularity
Demitrice: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Demitrice from the 1970s through to the 1980s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 6 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
Demitrice 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 Demitrice 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 Demitrice
Demitrice is an intriguing name that has its roots in ancient Greek culture. The name is derived from the Greek word "demetrios," which means "follower of Demeter," the goddess of agriculture and fertility. This connection to a revered deity in Greek mythology suggests that the name may have been used to honor or invoke the protection of this powerful goddess.
In its earliest recorded usage, the name Demitrice appeared in various ancient Greek texts and inscriptions dating back to the 5th century BCE. These references often mentioned individuals bearing the name, indicating its prevalence among the Greek population at the time. One of the earliest known individuals with this name was Demitrice of Corinth, a renowned playwright who lived in the 4th century BCE and whose works, though now lost, were celebrated in his time.
As the Greek culture and language spread throughout the Mediterranean region, the name Demitrice found its way into other cultures and languages. In the 1st century CE, the Roman historian Tacitus documented a prominent Roman citizen named Demitrice Flavius, who played a significant role in the political affairs of the empire during the reign of Emperor Tiberius.
During the Byzantine era, the name Demitrice gained further prominence, particularly among the aristocracy and ruling classes. One notable figure from this period was Demitrice Kantakouzenos, a 14th-century Byzantine nobleman and military leader who played a crucial role in the civil wars that plagued the empire during that time.
In the Renaissance period, the name Demitrice experienced a resurgence in popularity, particularly in Italy. One of the most famous individuals bearing this name was Demitrice Ghirlandaio, a renowned Italian Renaissance painter who lived from 1449 to 1494 and was known for his frescoes in the Sistine Chapel in Rome.
Another notable figure was Demitrice Calvino, an Italian writer and philosopher who lived from 1509 to 1576 and was a prominent figure in the intellectual circles of his time. His works explored themes of humanism and the philosophical implications of the scientific revolution.
Throughout history, the name Demitrice has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, writers, philosophers, and political figures. While its popularity has ebbed and flowed over the centuries, the name continues to carry a sense of historical significance and cultural richness, reflecting its ancient Greek origins and connections to mythology and the arts.
People
Demitrice + last name combinations
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FAQ
Demitrice: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Demitrice?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Demitrice 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 Demitrice a common name?
We classify Demitrice 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, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Demitrice most popular?
The single biggest year for Demitrice was 1973, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Demitrice is about 50 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 Demitrice in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Demitrice a female name?
Yes, 54.5% of people registered as Demitrice 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 Demitrice still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Demitrice 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 Demitrice 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 the name Demitrice?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.