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Dimitrios
BoyGreek· “follower of Demeter”
- Meaning
- follower of Demeter
- Origin
- Greek
- Pronunciation
- dih-MEE-tree-ohs
- Syllables
- 4
- US rank 2025
- #3,464
- US babies 2025
- 33
- Best rank
- #957 (1976)
- Peak year
- 1976
Meaning and origin of Dimitrios
Dimitrios is a Greek name that means “follower of Demeter”.
Dimitrios is the Greek form of Demetrius, from Demeter, the Greek goddess of the harvest and agriculture, so it means follower of Demeter. Saint Demetrius of Thessaloniki, a soldier martyr of the early fourth century, is one of the most venerated saints in the Orthodox Church and the patron saint of Thessaloniki. The name is common in Greece and Cyprus. It is said dih-MEE-tree-ohs. Dimitri, Dmitri and Demetrius are related forms. Mitsos, Takis and Jimmy are common Greek short forms.
Popularity over time
Dimitrios first appears in US Social Security records in 1949. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 2 different years, starting in 1975. Its best national rank was #957 in 1976, the same year it reached its highest count of 76 babies. In 2025, 33 babies were named Dimitrios, and it ranked #3,464 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #1,126 in 1980, #2,095 in 2000, #2,748 in 2010, and #3,464 in 2025. Of the 2,682 US boys named Dimitrios since records began, 21% were born in the 1970s, its biggest decade. The 1980s come next, with 535 babies. Since 2010, 554 more have been named Dimitrios.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Lydell, Torry, Detrick, Hasani, and Reco.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Dimitrios ranked highest in Pennsylvania and New York.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | #1280 | 5 |
| New York | #1828 | 5 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Dimitrios is usually pronounced dih-MEE-tree-ohs, with four syllables. It has nine letters, starts with D and ends in “-os”.
Middle names for Dimitrios
A few middle names that flow with Dimitrios: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Dimitrios
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dimitrios mean?
Dimitrios is a Greek name that means “follower of Demeter”.
What is the origin of the name Dimitrios?
Dimitrios has Greek roots. Dimitrios is the Greek form of Demetrius, from Demeter, the Greek goddess of the harvest and agriculture, so it means follower of Demeter.
Is Dimitrios a popular name?
Not especially. Dimitrios ranked #3,464 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Dimitrios a boy or girl name?
Dimitrios is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Dimitrios?
Dimitrios is usually pronounced dih-MEE-tree-ohs. 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