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The baby name Dmitry is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced Russian: /ˈdmʲitrʲɪj/; English: /ˈdmɪtri/ (approx. DMIT-ree).

Dmitry is Russian in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Russian
Pronunciation: Russian: /ˈdmʲitrʲɪj/; English: /ˈdmɪtri/ (approx. DMIT-ree)

What is the meaning of the name Dmitry ?

The baby name Dmitry is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced Russian: /ˈdmʲitrʲɪj/; English: /ˈdmɪtri/ (approx. DMIT-ree).

Dmitry is Russian in Origin.

From the Greek Dimitrios, Dmitry means “devoted to Demeter,” the ancient goddess of agriculture. The cult of Saint Demetrius of Thessaloniki carried the name through the Byzantine sphere into the Slavic world, where it entered Old East Slavic as Dmitrii and became enduring in Orthodox naming traditions. It remains common across Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, and parts of the Balkans.

Variants include Russian Dmitry, Dmitriy, and Dmitri; Ukrainian Dmytro; Belarusian Dzmitry; Bulgarian/Macedonian Dimitar; Serbian Dimitrije; Greek Dimitrios; and the Latinized Demetrius. Diminutives are Dima, Mitya, Dimka, and Mitka. The name figures in Slavic history and culture, borne by medieval ruler Dmitry Donskoy and, in modern times, chemist Dmitri Mendeleev and composer Dmitri Shostakovich. In Russian tradition, the late-October feast of Saint Demetrius (Dmitriyev Day) underscores its ecclesiastical roots.

Dmitry has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Dmitry

Dmitry Medvedev Politician · Born 1965 · Russia Dmitry Medvedev is a prominent Russian politician, best known for serving as the President of Russia from 2008 to 2012 and as the Prime Minister from 2012 to 2020. During his presidency, he focused on modernization and technological innovation in Russia. Medvedev has been a key figure in Russian politics, working closely with Vladimir Putin. Dmitry Peskov Politician · Born 1967 · Russia Dmitry Peskov is a Russian politician best known for serving as the Press Secretary for President Vladimir Putin. Born in 1967, he has been a key figure in Russian politics, often acting as the spokesperson for the Kremlin. Dmitry of Tver Royal · Born 1299 · Grand Principality of Vladimir Dmitry of Tver is best known as a medieval Russian prince who ruled Tver and later served as Grand Prince of Vladimir. Dmitry Mikhailovich, nicknamed "the Fearsome Eyes," was Prince of Tver from 1318 and Grand Prince of Vladimir from 1322 until he was executed by the Mongols in Sarai in 1326; he was the son of Mikhail of Tver and Anna of Kashin.
Dmitry Kharatyan Actor · Born 1960 · Russia Dmitry Kharatyan is a well-known Russian actor, most famous for his role in the popular Soviet film 'Gardemariny, Vperyod!'. Born in 1960, he has appeared in numerous films and television series, including 'Midshipmen, Onward!' and 'The Secret of Queen Anne or Musketeers Thirty Years After'. Dmitry Shemyaka Royal · Grand Principality of Moscow Dmitriy Yurievich Shemyaka was a Russian prince best known for his role in the 15th-century dynastic struggles over the Grand Principality of Moscow. He was the second son of Yury of Zvenigorod and Anastasia of Smolensk, a grandson of Dmitri Donskoi, and inherited the wealthy northern town of Galich-Mersky. Dmitry Nazarov Actor · Born 1957 · Russia Dmitry Nazarov is a Russian actor best known for his role as Viktor Barinov in the popular TV series 'Kitchen'. Born in 1957, he has also appeared in films like 'The Admiral' and 'The Irony of Fate 2'.

Celebrity babies named Dmitry

Name Last Name(s) Mother Mother famous for Fame Level Father Father famous for Fame Level
Dmitry Zhirkov Yuri Zhirkov association footballer
Dmitry Ignashevich Sergei Ignashevich association footballer

Dmitry – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
RU Boys 0 #7 18,835 12,621
RU 0 #14 736 3,641
EE 0 #34 4 1,051
TM Boys 0 #36 1 614
KZ 0 #42 52 1,452
AZ 0 #43 1 706
KZ Boys 0 #59 708 6,578
EE Boys 0 #63 75 2,087
MD Boys 0 #69 12 756
JP 0 #76 2 4,057
CN 0 #84 3 3,857
LT 0 #87 2 949
CY Boys 0 #94 36 3,473
GE Boys 0 #108 3 2,055
LT Boys 0 #123 28 2,166
AZ Boys 0 #131 1 1,400
GR 0 #135 1 3,911
RS Boys 0 #140 15 2,277
BW Boys 0 #153 2 4,685
CR 0 #165 1 5,526
HU Boys 0 #169 6 3,954
MT Boys 0 #172 8 4,064
PS 0 #178 41 5,692
CZ 0 #180 7 3,154
AE 0 #185 3 10,220
Sweden Boys 2014 #185 2 1,448
IL Boys 0 #195 780 10,983
DK 0 #204 3 5,198
BG Boys 0 #205 15 3,850
CZ Boys 0 #206 105 6,530
SI Boys 0 #207 5 3,402
LU Boys 0 #209 10 4,970
PL 0 #211 2 2,600
IL 0 #212 63 6,291
IR 0 #228 4 4,221
PS Boys 0 #236 457 10,655
EC Boys 0 #246 1 3,322
PT 0 #250 1 4,161
NA Boys 0 #253 1 6,830
PL Boys 0 #255 82 6,459
GR Boys 0 #256 12 6,912
TW Boys 0 #256 1 7,111
HR Boys 0 #259 1 3,997
JP Boys 0 #280 18 7,909
SG 0 #280 3 11,010
JM Boys 0 #293 1 6,876
CN Boys 0 #299 21 9,639
Canada Boys 2021 #310 6 2,600
DK Boys 0 #311 15 7,401
KZ Girls 0 #330 3 5,862
PT Boys 0 #336 32 7,951
MU Boys 0 #361 9 8,477
PL Girls 0 #364 1 5,096
Finland Boys 0 #374 54 2,041
YE 0 #396 3 8,639
PH Boys 0 #408 1 11,440
UY Boys 0 #410 4 5,922
EG 0 #412 1 6,387
RU Girls 0 #419 80 11,913
Austria Boys 0 #423 20 2,180
Germany 0 #423 15 2,542
IR Boys 0 #451 102 10,162
SD Boys 0 #463 4 10,523
AR Boys 0 #481 3 7,628
Finland Boys 2026 #489 215 3,552
PA Boys 0 #504 2 9,305
CR Boys 0 #507 4 10,188
IQ Girls 0 #525 1 11,303
PS Girls 0 #547 1 10,981
HK Boys 0 #552 6 12,905
LY 0 #558 2 12,703
CM Boys 0 #573 3 12,054
BH 0 #586 2 17,937
AE Girls 0 #597 1 20,968
BO Boys 0 #621 2 9,244
IL Girls 0 #645 1 11,648
SG Boys 0 #678 20 17,960
LB 0 #687 4 13,263
IQ Boys 0 #691 7 13,071
CL Boys 0 #694 7 13,390
QA Boys 0 #696 12 18,093
SY 0 #766 2 11,684
BR Boys 0 #784 2 12,213
KW Boys 0 #805 2 18,755
Germany Boys 0 #810 143 5,697
Spain Boys 0 #830 101 5,610
OM Boys 0 #872 10 17,948
United States Boys 2024 #876 17 7,044
EG Boys 0 #876 11 15,035
NL Boys 0 #876 76 5,873
PE Boys 0 #926 1 14,506
CO Boys 0 #974 8 15,656
NG Boys 0 #1,001 1 16,906
SA Girls 0 #1,014 1 25,931
MX Boys 0 #1,032 2 16,355
AE Boys 0 #1,038 55 22,615
CO Girls 0 #1,152 1 16,140
MY Boys 0 #1,179 4 25,439
TR 0 #1,199 13 19,440
DZ 0 #1,227 8 20,130
ZA Boys 0 #1,267 6 25,619
IT Boys 0 #1,281 191 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,688 4 28,008

Dmitry is popular in 73 countries — most recent births per country:

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People also ask about Dmitry

Dmitry is predominantly a boy's name.
Dmitry is a 2 syllable name, pronounced Russian: /ˈdmʲitrʲɪj/; English: /ˈdmɪtri/ (approx. DMIT-ree).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Dmitriy, Dmitri, Dmitrii, Dima and Mitya.
Across languages, Dmitry has these equivalents: Demetrius (Latin/English), Demetrios (Greek), Dimitri/Dimitrios (French/Greek/others), Dimitar (Bulgarian/Macedonian), Dmytro (Ukrainian), and 1 more.
Yes — Dmitry ranked #185 in Sweden in 2014, and appears in official birth registries across 4 countries.
Dmitry ranks highest in Sweden (#185 in 2014).
Dmitry's popularity is declining significantly. It moved from #861 in 2014 to #876 in 2024 in United States.
Yes — 8 notable people named Dmitry are in our database, including Dmitry Medvedev (Politician), Dmitry Peskov (Politician), Dmitry of Tver (Royal).
Yes — at least 2 celebrity couples have chosen Dmitry for their child, including Yuri Zhirkov.