Dimitri Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Dimitri has Greek origins, meaning 'follower of Demeter'. It evolved from Demetrios in ancient Greek to its modern forms. The name is associated with strength and cultural richness, with no direct biblical relevance. It gained popularity in the 19th century and remains well-regarded today.
The name Dimitri is most popular in Florida, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Dimitri has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for female 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 female in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Dimitri' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 5779th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3402nd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1924th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1301st out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 808th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 885th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 989th out of 23106 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 8993rd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 11010th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 14820th out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Dimitri' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Dimitri"
Pronunciation
/dɪˈmiːtri/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
Dimitri 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), Dimitrios (Modern Greek), Dimitri (French and Russian forms)
Historical Usage
Dimitri became popular in various cultures, especially in Eastern Europe, during the 19th century and continues to be widely used today.
Variants & Derivatives
Dmitri, Dimitrije, Dimitris, Dima
Modern Popularity & Image
Dimitri is perceived as a strong and sophisticated name, often associated with cultural heritage and a sense of tradition.
Famous People
Dmitri Mendeleev, the Russian chemist known for creating the periodic table, Dmitri Shostakovich, the influential Russian composer, Dimitri Payet, the French professional footballer
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Dimitri"
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 "Dimitri"
"Dimitri" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 5779th of 7545 | 18 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 3402nd of 6773 | 88 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1924th of 7552 | 325 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1301st of 10718 | 679 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 808th of 16616 | 2,391 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 885th of 24088 | 3,304 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 989th of 23106 | 2,593 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 8993rd of 12526 | 22 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 11010th of 19264 | 36 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 14820th of 27321 | 41 |
Regional Popularity of "Dimitri" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
75.26% 1171st/1556 |
- | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
48.68% 1183rd/2430 |
- |
57.80% 1604th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
42.19% 1239th/2937 |
29.00% 1010th/3483 |
55.91% 1967th/3518 |
25.17% 1018th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
24.94% 919th/3685 |
13.92% 623rd/4475 |
16.38% 851st/5194 |
14.14% 893rd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
21.17% 970th/4582 |
11.58% 598th/5164 |
15.45% 1130th/7313 |
11.78% 879th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
24.50% 976th/3984 |
17.43% 782nd/4487 |
17.17% 1171st/6822 |
15.54% 975th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Dimitri" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
89.03% 2540th/2853 |
- |
| 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 "Dimitri"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Dimitri" 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.