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Demeter

Pronunciation: [ d-ihm-EET-er ]

Girl Name #40,537 Most Popular Hidden Gem 7 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Demeter is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced d-ihm-EET-er.

Parents who love the name Demeter often also consider Callum, Amadia, Astreya .

Popularity Over Time

#40,537
Current Rank
New Entry Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#40,537
Total SSA Count
5

Nicknames

Dem Dey Demie Demeie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Demeter

Is Demeter a boy or girl name?
Demeter is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #40537. As a boy name, it is ranked #32412. Demeter is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Demeter?
Demeter is pronounced d-ihm-EET-er.
How popular is the name Demeter?
Demeter is currently ranked #40537 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Demeter?
Common nicknames for Demeter include Dem, Dey, Demie, and Demeie.
Is Demeter a common or rare name?
Demeter is an uncommon name, ranked #40537 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Demeter

Demeter is a girl name .

Is Demeter a boy or girl name? Demeter is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #40,537 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #32,412. Demeter is more commonly used as a boy name.

Demeter is currently ranked #40,537 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Demeter include Dem, Dey, Demie, and Demeie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

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