Dimitrios
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Dimitrios is an Ancient Greek name meaning “devoted to Demeter”. It is a common name, overwhelmingly used for boys, with 100% male usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Dimitrios
Dimitrios is a name of Ancient Greek origin, traditionally interpreted as a dedication to the goddess Demeter, the deity of agriculture and the harvest. The name combines the root of the goddess's name with a suffix indicating belonging or devotion. Its historical usage reflects the deep religious connection to the Eleusinian Mysteries in classical Greece.
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Gender Usage of the Name Dimitrios
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Dimitrios is overwhelmingly used as a name for boys. Approximately 100% of recorded bearers are male. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Dimitrios
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Dimitrios is listed under Common Boy Names worldwide. Its overall popularity is supported by stronger usage in Canada across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Uncommon | 1 in every 278K births |
| United Kingdom | Common | 1 in every 198K births |
| Canada | Popular | 1 in every 28K births |
| Australia | Common | 1 in every 75K births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Dimitrios ranked #3,277 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It rose from #4,507 in 2024 — an improvement of 1,230 places. Dimitrios shows meaningful recent movement in rank, though it remains uncommon overall.
Historically, its best recorded position was #330 in 1963. Its lowest recorded position was #4,507 in 2024. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name fell -821 places (from #2,456 to #3,277).
Name StyleMethodology
Dimitrios is classified as Classic Boy Names because it appears in 66% of available years and remains active today, averaging 20 births per year after a historical peak in 1976.Explain More
Although the name also meets the Vintage criteria, the Classic pattern is more strongly supported: activity across 66% of available years and continued recent use at 20 births per year. The competing Vintage pattern is supported by a decline to 12% of the historical peak followed by a 1.41x recent recovery, giving the selected Style an evidence margin of 15 percentage points.
Characteristics of the Name Dimitrios
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 4 syllables — Four-Syllable Boy Names
- Length
- 9 letters — Very Long Boy Names
- Starts with
- D — Boy Names Starting with D
- Ends with
- s — Boy Names Ending in “s”
Name AestheticMethodology
Dimitrios utilizes a four-syllable rhythm ending in a firm consonant sound, giving it a resonant and Strong & Powerful quality. Historically linked to Byzantine emperors and Saint Demetrios, the name maintains an Elegant & Timeless profile suitable for a formal identity.
Middle Names For Dimitrios
Middle names used with DimitriosMethodology
Dimitrios is most frequently used with these boy middle names: Dimitrios George · Dimitrios Vasilios · Dimitrios Athanasios · Dimitrios Ioannis · Dimitrios JimmyView all 22 boy middle names.
Middle name suggestions for DimitriosMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Dimitrios is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 6 letters, and a starting sound of “j”.
Examples: Dimitrios Joseph · Dimitrios Junior · Dimitrios Gerald · Dimitrios Justin · Dimitrios Julius. View all 175 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Dimitrios
Sound Like Dimitrios Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Demetrius · Demetrios · Demetris · View all 15 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: David · Daniel · Donald · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Dimitrios Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Thomas · Nicholas · Dennis · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Bartholomew · Geronimo · Przemyslaw · View all 62 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Dimitrios”
Dictionary Meaning of "Dimitrios"Methodology
a male given name, equivalent to English Demetrius
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How to Spell Dimitrios in ASL
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