Demitrio
A masculine name of Greek origin meaning "devoted to Demeter".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Demitrio. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Demitrio today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Demitrio births was 2014 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Demitrio. 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 Demitrio. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2014
5 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2014 SSA rank
#12,520
Tracked since 2014
Popularity
Demitrio: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Demitrio 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 Demitrio during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Demitrio
The name Demitrio has its origins in the Greek language and culture, tracing back to ancient times. It is derived from the Greek name Demetrius, which itself comes from the combination of the Greek words "demeter" meaning "mother earth" and "trios" meaning "three." This name is believed to have been associated with the Greek goddess of agriculture, Demeter.
The earliest recorded use of the name Demetrius can be found in ancient Greek texts and historical records. One notable example is Demetrius I of Macedon, also known as Demetrius Poliorcetes (meaning "the Besieger"), who was a king of Macedon from 294 to 288 BC. He was known for his military campaigns and for his efforts to expand the Macedonian Empire.
Another significant historical figure with the name Demetrius 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 king Cassander and is known for his writings on rhetoric and philosophy.
In the New Testament of the Bible, there is a mention of a silversmith named Demetrius who lived in Ephesus during the time of the apostle Paul. He stirred up a riot against Paul and his companions, fearing that their preaching would undermine the worship of the Greek goddess Artemis.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the name Demitrio or its variations. One example is Demetrio Calcondila, a Greek scholar and teacher who lived in the 15th century and played a significant role in the revival of Greek studies in Italy during the Renaissance.
Another prominent figure was Demetrio Strata, an Italian composer and music theorist who lived in the 16th century. He is known for his contributions to the development of early baroque music and his writings on music theory.
In the literary world, Demetrio Costantini was an Italian writer and poet who lived in the 17th century. He is best known for his pastoral poetry and his contributions to the development of the Italian literary language.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have borne the name Demitrio or its variations, illustrating the rich cultural heritage and historical significance of this name.
People
Demitrio + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Demitrio as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Demitrio: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Demitrio?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Demitrio 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 Demitrio a common name?
We classify Demitrio 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 Demitrio most popular?
The single biggest year for Demitrio was 2014, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Demitrio is about 12 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 Demitrio in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Demitrio a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Demitrio 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 Demitrio still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Demitrio 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 Demitrio 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 called Demitrio?
See how many people share the name Demitrio on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.