Dimitrios

Dimitrios - A very unique male name

Dimitrios appeared on the charts for the first time in 1963 on position #1472. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Dimitrios and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Dimitrios? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Dimitrios. The baby boy name Dimitrios was given to 10 baby boys in 2025, ranking #3139 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 146,628 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Dimitrios peaked in popularity 50 years ago in 1976 on position 865.

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Dimitrios is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Dimitrios is currently topping the baby name charts in Pennsylvania at position #1,280 - and is the least popular in New York at position #1,828.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Dimitrios is where you live.

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Dimitrios origin and meaning

Greek form of Demetrius

Follower of Demeter, goddess of the harvest

Dimitrios is the Greek form of Demetrius, 'follower of Demeter,' goddess of the harvest. It has been used in Greek-American families since 1963. The name is spoken as four syllables; the site's table counts three, flagged in the pronunciation note. Bearers spelled Demetrius do not transfer.

Attested etymology

Dimitrios is a 9 letter name with 3 syllables.

To see famous people named Dimitrios, pop culture references for the name Dimitrios and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Dimitrios

We've found the following names that sound similar to Dimitrios, sorted by popularity.

Demetrius / Deandre / Dimitri / Dandre / Deondre / Demetri / Demetrio / Dontrell / Demetrios / Demetris /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Dimitrios

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Dimitrios a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Dimitrios?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

dih-MEE-tree-os · /dɪˈmiːtriˌɒs/
Spoken as four syllables (dih-MEE-tree-os); the site's table counts three.

Around the world

• Dimitri (Russian/French) — Cognate form in Russian and French.
• Demetrio (Spanish/Italian) — Cognate form in Spanish and Italian.

Spellings and nicknames

• Dimitris — Short form spelling.
• Demetrios — Alternate transliteration.

Nicknames: DimiMitri

Famous bearers

None yet — no bearer for this name is documented well enough for us to list, so we show none rather than pad the list.

Style

ClassicInternational

Why parents choose it

Demeter's name in full Greek form — long, formal, and rich in heritage.

Worth knowing

• Long for English paperwork; usually shortened to Dimitri or Dimi.