Dimitriy is a Slavic given name, popular among Russians and other Slavic cultures. It originates from the Greek name Demetrios, which means "follower of Demeter," the goddess of harvest and fertility in Greek mythology. Dimitriy has several variants across different languages, including Dmitrij (Czech), Dimităr (Bulgarian), and Dmitrijus (Lithuanian). The name Dimitriy gained prominence during the medieval period among the Byzantine Empire's ruling families. Today, it remains a popular choice among parents seeking unique yet traditional names for their children.
The name Dimitriy has seen fluctuations in its popularity over the years, with peaks in 2007 and 2009, and a consistent decline afterwards until 2015 when it returned to its highest point since 2004. Despite these variations, the overall total births from 2003 to 2015 is 77.