Demetrio Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Demetrio originates from Greek, meaning 'follower of Demeter.' It evolved from Demetrios in Ancient Greek, passing through Latin as Demetrius, and is commonly used in Italian and Spanish today. It has strong associations with agricultural and fertility themes, reflecting its connection to the goddess Demeter. While it has no direct biblical relevance, it carries a sense of cultural significance. The name has seen consistent usage over time and is regarded positively in modern contexts, with notable individuals bearing the name contributing to its recognition.
The name Demetrio is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Demetrio has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Demetrio' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2021st out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1734th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1690th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1628th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1941st out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2466th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4186th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Demetrio' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Demetrio"
Pronunciation
/dɛˈmɛtri.oʊ/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
The name Demetrio is derived from the Greek name Demetrios, which means 'follower of Demeter,' the Greek goddess of agriculture and fertility.
Meaning
follower of Demeter
Language Evolution
Demetrios (Ancient Greek), Demetrio (Italian and Spanish), Demetrius (Latin)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the Hellenistic period and has remained in use across various cultures, particularly in Mediterranean regions.
Variants & Derivatives
Demetrius, Dimitri, Dmitri, Demetrios
Modern Popularity & Image
Demetrio is perceived as a strong and culturally rich name, often associated with heritage and tradition, particularly in Italian and Spanish-speaking countries.
Famous People
Demetrio Stratos, Demetrio Pappalardo
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Demetrio"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Demetrio"
"Demetrio" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 2021st of 7545 | 250 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1734th of 6773 | 313 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1690th of 7552 | 410 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1628th of 10718 | 470 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1941st of 16616 | 580 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2466th of 24088 | 729 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 4186th of 23106 | 295 |
Regional Popularity of "Demetrio" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
53.59% 1268th/2366 |
64.97% 742nd/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
44.28% 1042nd/2353 |
54.17% 838th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
37.36% 1066th/2853 |
40.40% 1121st/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
63.82% 2223rd/3483 |
29.45% 1036th/3518 |
26.88% 1087th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
64.56% 2379th/3685 |
63.49% 2841st/4475 |
26.53% 1378th/5194 |
20.10% 1270th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
55.52% 2544th/4582 |
- |
26.84% 1963rd/7313 |
21.09% 1574th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- |
83.98% 3768th/4487 |
41.34% 2820th/6822 |
39.60% 2485th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Demetrio" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Demetrio"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Demetrio" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.