Dimitri
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Follower of Demeter, earth-lover
Origin: Greek/Russian
Popularity: Ranked #1101 in 2025 with 195 babies born.
History: From the Greek Demetrios, meaning follower of Demeter, the goddess of agriculture. Saint Demetrius of Thessaloniki was a major Christian martyr. The name has been hugely popular in Russia and Greece for centuries.
Name length: 7 letters
How common is Dimitri? About 1 in 17,069 babies born in 2025 were named Dimitri, or roughly 0.5 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Dimitri
What does the name Dimitri mean?
Dimitri means “Follower of Demeter, earth-lover” from Greek/Russian roots.
What is the origin of the name Dimitri?
Dimitri has Greek/Russian origin. The traditional meaning is “Follower of Demeter, earth-lover”.
How popular is Dimitri?
Dimitri ranked #1097 in 2025 — given to 195 babies that year.
When was Dimitri most popular?
Dimitri peaked in 1992 with 401 babies registered that year.
Is Dimitri a boy or girl name?
Dimitri is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Dimitris in registered births are male.
Is the name Dimitri rising or falling in popularity?
Dimitri has fallen 83 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #1014 in 2020 to #1097 in 2025.
How long has Dimitri been recorded?
Dimitri appears in birth records across 96 years — from 1917 through 2025.