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How Many People Are Named Demetrius?
Estimated people named Demetrius living in the U.S. today
35,618
Gender distribution
96% male · 4% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 37,626
- Peak year: 1991 (1,079 births)
- Estimated living today: 35,618
Demetrius by age group — who carries the name today?
Demetrius popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Demetrius
Demetrius has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 37,626 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 35,618 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 9,596 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Demetriuss you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Demetrius in the US?
An estimated 35,618 people named Demetrius are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Demetrius rare — about 1 in 9,596 Americans.
Is Demetrius a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Demetrius is 96% male and 4% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Demetrius most popular?
Demetrius peaked in 1991, when 1,079 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Demetrius?
Demetrius ranks #1,124 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 47 out of 100 (higher means rarer).