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.
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 Medvedev 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 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 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 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 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 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'. |
| 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 | ★★★★★ |
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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