Dmitrii
A masculine Russian form of the Greek name Demetrius meaning "follower of Demeter".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Dmitrii. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Dmitrii today is around 4 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dmitrii births was 2022 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dmitrii. 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 Dmitrii. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2022
5 babies that year
Average age
4
years old
2022 SSA rank
#12,833
Tracked since 2022
Popularity
Dmitrii: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Dmitrii 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 Dmitrii during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Dmitrii
The name Dmitrii has its roots in the Russian language and culture, originating from the Greek name Demetrios, which means "follower of Demeter", the ancient Greek goddess of agriculture and fertility. It is a name that has been widely used in Russia and other Slavic countries for centuries.
The earliest recorded use of the name Dmitrii dates back to the 10th century, when it appeared in ancient Slavic texts and chronicles. One of the earliest notable figures bearing this name was Dmitrii Donskoi (1350-1389), a Grand Prince of Moscow who led the Russian forces against the Mongol Golden Horde in the Battle of Kulikovo in 1380, a pivotal victory that marked the beginning of the end of Mongol rule over Russia.
In the 16th century, Dmitrii Ivanovich (1582-1591), also known as the False Dmitrii, was a pretender to the Russian throne who claimed to be the youngest son of Ivan the Terrible. His reign was short-lived, but his story became a subject of numerous literary works and operas.
Throughout the centuries, the name Dmitrii has been borne by numerous notable figures in Russian history, including writers, artists, and scientists. One of the most famous was Dmitrii Mendeleev (1834-1907), the renowned chemist who developed the Periodic Table of Elements and made significant contributions to the understanding of chemical properties and behavior.
Another prominent figure was Dmitrii Shostakovich (1906-1975), a celebrated Russian composer and pianist who is considered one of the greatest composers of the 20th century. His works, including symphonies, concertos, and operas, are celebrated for their emotional depth and artistic brilliance.
In the field of literature, Dmitrii Merezhkovsky (1866-1941) was a prominent Russian novelist, poet, and literary critic who played a significant role in the development of the Russian symbolist movement and influenced many writers of his time.
These are just a few examples of the many notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Dmitrii, a name that has been deeply rooted in Russian culture and tradition for over a millennium.
People
Dmitrii + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dmitrii 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
Dmitrii: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dmitrii?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dmitrii 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 Dmitrii a common name?
We classify Dmitrii 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 Dmitrii most popular?
The single biggest year for Dmitrii was 2022, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dmitrii is about 4 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 Dmitrii in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Dmitrii a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dmitrii 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 Dmitrii still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Dmitrii 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 Dmitrii 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 Dmitrii as a first name?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.