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Dmitri
BoyRussian, Greek· “devoted to Demeter”
- Meaning
- devoted to Demeter
- Origin
- Russian, Greek
- Pronunciation
- duh-MEE-tree
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #3,465
- US babies 2025
- 33
- Best rank
- #1,556 (1996)
- Peak year
- 2015
Meaning and origin of Dmitri
Dmitri is a Russian and Greek name that means “devoted to Demeter”.
Dmitri is the Russian form of the Greek Demetrios, a name meaning "devoted to Demeter," the goddess of grain and the harvest. It passed into Slavic use through the Orthodox Church, where Saint Demetrius of Thessaloniki is widely venerated, and it was borne by medieval Russian princes. Later bearers include the chemist Dmitri Mendeleev, who devised the periodic table, and the composer Dmitri Shostakovich, while readers know Dmitri Karamazov from Dostoevsky's novel. The usual English pronunciation is duh-MEE-tree, and the name sits alongside the spellings Dimitri and Dmitry. Traditional Russian nicknames include Dima and Mitya.
Popularity over time
Dmitri first appears in US Social Security records in 1955. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #1,556 in 1996, and the most babies received it in 2015, when 75 were named Dmitri. In 2025, 33 babies were named Dmitri, and it ranked #3,465 nationally. That is 56% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #3,469 in 1980, #1,770 in 2000, #2,155 in 2010, and #3,465 in 2025. Of the 2,322 US boys named Dmitri since records began, 26% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 540 babies. Since 2010, 779 more have been named Dmitri.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Dixon, Baxter, Ibraheem, Tytan, and Michelangelo.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Dmitri ranked highest in Texas.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | #2669 | 5 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Dmitri is usually pronounced duh-MEE-tree, with three syllables. It has six letters, starts with D and ends in “-ri”.
Middle names for Dmitri
A few middle names that flow with Dmitri: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Dmitri
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dmitri mean?
Dmitri is a Russian and Greek name that means “devoted to Demeter”.
What is the origin of the name Dmitri?
Dmitri has Russian and Greek roots. Dmitri is the Russian form of the Greek Demetrios, a name meaning "devoted to Demeter," the goddess of grain and the harvest.
Is Dmitri a popular name?
Not especially. Dmitri ranked #3,465 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Dmitri a boy or girl name?
Dmitri is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Dmitri?
Dmitri is usually pronounced duh-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