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Dimitri
BoyRussian, Greek· “follower of Demeter”
- Meaning
- follower of Demeter
- Origin
- Russian, Greek
- Pronunciation
- dih-MEE-tree
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #1,101
- US babies 2025
- 195
- Best rank
- #503 (1992)
- Peak year
- 1992
Meaning and origin of Dimitri
Dimitri is a Russian and Greek name that means “follower of Demeter”.
Dimitri is a form of the Greek Demetrios, meaning follower of Demeter, the goddess of grain and harvest. The name spread through the Orthodox Christian world thanks to Saint Demetrius of Thessalonica, an early martyr venerated in Greece and among Slavic peoples, and it became especially common in Russia as Dmitri. Dimitri is the spelling most often seen in Greece and in the West. It sounds strong but warm, with a cultured, international feel that suits families with Greek or Russian heritage and those who simply like its rhythm. Dima and Mitya are traditional nicknames, while Dimi works well in English.
Popularity over time
Dimitri first appears in US Social Security records in 1917. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 25 different years, starting in 1989. Its best national rank was #503 in 1992, the same year it reached its highest count of 401 babies. In 2025, 195 babies were named Dimitri, and it ranked #1,101 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #2,353 in 1950, #1,417 in 1980, #732 in 2000, #1,087 in 2010, and #1,101 in 2025. Of the 9,594 US boys named Dimitri since records began, 26% were born in the 1990s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 2,111 babies. Since 2010, 3,359 more have been named Dimitri.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Efrain, Kadeem, Davonte, Humberto, and Dillion.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Dimitri ranked highest in Massachusetts, Louisiana, and New York.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | #641 | 7 |
| Louisiana | #694 | 6 |
| New York | #722 | 20 |
| Michigan | #731 | 10 |
| Ohio | #816 | 10 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Dimitri is usually pronounced dih-MEE-tree, with three syllables. It has seven letters, starts with D and ends in “-ri”.
Middle names for Dimitri
A few middle names that flow with Dimitri: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Dimitri
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dimitri mean?
Dimitri is a Russian and Greek name that means “follower of Demeter”.
What is the origin of the name Dimitri?
Dimitri has Russian and Greek roots. Dimitri is a form of the Greek Demetrios, meaning follower of Demeter, the goddess of grain and harvest.
Is Dimitri a popular name?
Not especially. Dimitri ranked #1,101 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Dimitri a boy or girl name?
Dimitri is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Dimitri?
Dimitri is usually pronounced dih-MEE-tree. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings