boy's name
Demetrus
duh-MEE-trus (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 661
Demetrus is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1974, when 28 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1962.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Demetrus Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 47 |
| 1970s | 207 |
| 1980s | 169 |
| 1990s | 144 |
| 2000s | 82 |
| 2010s | 6 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 6 |
How Popular Is Demetrus?
In 2024, Demetrus was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Demetrus
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Demetrus Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Demetrus over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Demetrus
- English duh-MEE-trus
Sibling Names for Demetrus
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Demetrus — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Demetrus
How popular is the name Demetrus?
In 2024, Demetrus was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Demetrus a girl's or a boy's name?
Demetrus is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Demetrus?
Demetrus has 3 syllables.
When was Demetrus most popular?
Demetrus peaked in 1974, when 28 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.