The baby name Demetrie is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /dəˈmiːtri/ (de-MEE-tree).
Demetrie is Greek in Origin.
The baby name Demetrie is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /dəˈmiːtri/ (de-MEE-tree).
Demetrie is Greek in Origin.
Demetrie is a modern English respelling of Demetri, ultimately from the Greek personal name Demetrios, meaning "belonging to Demeter" or "devotee of Demeter," the goddess of agriculture and the harvest. Via Latin Demetrius and Byzantine Greek usage, the name traveled widely, retaining a classical aura while adapting to local tongues.
Its popularity in Eastern Christendom was cemented by the cult of Saint Demetrius of Thessaloniki (4th century), leading to widespread forms such as Dmitry/Dimitri (Russian), Dmytro (Ukrainian), Dimitar (Bulgarian), Dumitru (Romanian), and Dimitrios/Demetrios (Greek). Related English variants include Demetri, Demitri, Demetrius, and Demetriy; feminine counterparts are Demetria, Demetra, and Dimitra. Demetrie remains rare in English-speaking countries and may read as unisex, with nicknames like Demi or Mitri. The name's agrarian, earth-honoring roots lend it a grounded yet cosmopolitan character.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MO | Boys | 0 | #234 | 1 | 5,842 |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #235 | 3 | 7,146 |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #278 | 1 | 7,507 |
| JM | Boys | 0 | #292 | 2 | 6,876 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #739 | 1 | 17,960 |
| United States | Boys | 2019 | #887 | 5 | 7,235 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,267 | 6 | 25,619 |
Demetrie is popular in 6 countries — most recent births per country:
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