Demitrius is a unique and distinctive given name of Greek origin, derived from the Greek word 'demetriou' which means 'follower of Demeter'. Demeter was the ancient Greek goddess of harvest and fertility. The name has a rich historical context, with notable figures like Demetrios Poliorketes, a Macedonian king in the 4th century BC, bearing this name. It's often spelled variations include Dmitri, Dimitri, or Dmitry, but each version maintains its connection to the original Greek name.
The name Demitrius saw a significant rise in popularity between the late 1960s and early 1990s, with a peak of 79 births in 1992. However, since then, its usage has declined considerably, with only 12 births recorded in 2023. Overall, there have been a total of 1950 births with the name Demitrius from 1962 to 2023.