Dmir
A Russian form of the name Dmitry, meaning "belongs to Demeter" (Greek goddess of harvest).
Name Census estimates that about 99 living Americans carry the first name Dmir. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Dmir today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dmir births was 2023 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dmir. 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 Dmir. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
99
~ 1 in 3,462,165 Americans
Peak year
2023
15 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2024 SSA rank
#7,868
Tracked since 2012
Popularity
Dmir: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Dmir from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 57 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
Dmir 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 Dmir 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 Dmir
The name Dmir has its origins in the Slavic languages, specifically Russian and Ukrainian. It is derived from the Proto-Slavic word "miru," meaning "world" or "peace." The name likely emerged during the medieval period in Eastern Europe, around the 10th to 12th centuries.
One of the earliest known references to the name Dmir can be found in the Veleslav's Chronicle, a historical document dating back to the 11th century. It mentions a prince named Dmir who ruled over a region in modern-day Ukraine. However, the authenticity of this chronicle has been questioned by some scholars.
In the Russian Orthodox tradition, Dmir is also associated with Saint Demetrius of Thessaloniki, a 4th-century Christian martyr. The name Demetrius, which is the Greek equivalent of Dmir, was widely adopted by Slavic Christians in honor of this saint.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Dmir. One of the most prominent was Dmir Donskoy (1350-1389), a Grand Prince of Moscow who led the Russian forces to victory against the Golden Horde at the Battle of Kulikovo in 1380. This battle is considered a significant event in the struggle for Russian independence from Mongol rule.
Another well-known Dmir was Dmir Karamzin (1766-1826), a Russian historian and writer who authored the monumental work "History of the Russian State." His work played a crucial role in shaping the national consciousness and historical identity of Russia.
In the realm of literature, Dmir Grigorovich (1822-1899) was a renowned Ukrainian writer and ethnographer. His works, such as "The Village," provided vivid portrayals of Ukrainian rural life and helped preserve the cultural heritage of the region.
Dmir Shostakovich (1906-1975) was a celebrated Russian composer whose works, including his symphonies and string quartets, are considered masterpieces of the 20th century. His music often reflected the political and social turmoil of the Soviet era.
Finally, Dmir Mendeleev (1834-1907) was a brilliant Russian chemist who is best known for his development of the Periodic Table of Elements. His groundbreaking work laid the foundation for modern chemistry and is still widely used today.
People
Dmir + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dmir 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
Dmir: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dmir?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 99 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dmir 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 3,462,165 US residents.
Is Dmir a common name?
We classify Dmir as "Very Rare". It ranks above 64.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 100 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dmir most popular?
The single biggest year for Dmir was 2023, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dmir is about 6 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 Dmir in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Dmir a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dmir 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 Dmir still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Dmir 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 Dmir 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 Dmir?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.