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Dimitri

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Pronounced dih-MEE-tree /dɪˈmiː.tri/High

Meaning: Devoted to Demeter; from Greek Demetrios (of Demeter, the goddess of harvest and grain)High

In 30 seconds: The Russian/Slavic form of Demetrius meaning 'devoted to Demeter,' the Greek goddess of harvest and grain. A staple of Russian Orthodox naming and pan-European aristocratic tradition, it carries old-world European elegance.

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Origin HighGreek

MeaningDevoted to Demeter; from Greek Demetrios (of Demeter, the goddess of harvest and grain)

U.S. rank (2024)#993 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births226 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1992

Total births (all-time)≈ 9,398

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Dimitri is a Russian/Slavic form of Demetrius, from Greek Demetrios (of Demeter, devotee of Demeter). Demeter was the Greek goddess of grain and harvest. The name was widely used in the Byzantine Empire and spread throughout the Orthodox Christian world.

Dimitri has been used in Russian and broader European communities. It ranked #993 for boys in 2024.

Did you know? Demeter, the Greek goddess whose name Dimitri honors, was said to be so grief-stricken when her daughter Persephone was abducted that crops withered worldwide — making winter. The name Dimitri literally carries the seeds of the seasons.

Overall data confidence 94%

Behind the Name — Dimitri — Greek etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

DemetriusDmitriDemetrio

Nicknames

DimiDee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dimitri mean?

Dimitri means 'devoted to Demeter,' the Greek goddess of harvest and grain, as a Russian/Slavic form of Demetrius.

How do you pronounce Dimitri?

It's said dih-MEE-tree — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Dimitri a boy or girl name?

Dimitri is used as a boys' name.

How popular is Dimitri?

Dimitri ranked #993 for U.S. boys in 2024.