Demetrius
Pronunciation: [ d-ihm-EETR-ee-uhs ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Demetrius first appeared in US Social Security records in 1954.
Over 1,721 babies have been named Demetrius in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Demetrius is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #36,529 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #36,529
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Demetrius
Demetrius is a girl name .
Is Demetrius a boy or girl name? Demetrius is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #36,529 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #1,041. Demetrius is more commonly used as a boy name.
Demetrius is currently ranked #36,529 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Demetrius include Dem, Deme, Demey, Demeie, Demet, Demety, Demetie, Ius, Iusy, Iusie, Rius, and Dey. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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