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Dimitry

♂ Boy

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

Meaning: A spelling of the Slavic Dmitri, from the Greek Demetrius, 'devoted to Demeter' — the goddess of the harvest. A classic name across Russian and Greek tradition.Medium

In 30 seconds: A classic name: Dimitry is a form of Dmitri, 'devoted to Demeter' (said 'dih-MEE-tree'). Strong and time-honored.

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Origin MediumGreek, Slavic

MeaningA spelling of the Slavic Dmitri, from the Greek Demetrius, 'devoted to Demeter' — the goddess of the harvest. A classic name across Russian and Greek tradition.

U.S. rank (2025)#9123 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2009

Total births (all-time)≈ 569

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Dimitry is a form of Dmitri, from the Greek Demetrius, 'devoted to Demeter.' Borne across Russian and Greek tradition, it reads strong and classic — rare in the U.S. (said 'dih-MEE-tree').

It appears rarely in the U.S., next to Dmitri. Rare, classic, and strong.

Did you know? Dimitry spells the Slavic Dmitri, from the Greek Demetrius, 'devoted to Demeter' — the harvest goddess — a classic across Russian and Greek families (said 'dih-MEE-tree').

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Dimitry — Slavic Dmitri/Greek Demetrius; 'devoted to Demeter'

Variations

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Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dimitry mean?

Dimitry is a form of Dmitri, from the Greek Demetrius, 'devoted to Demeter.'

How do you pronounce Dimitry?

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

Is Dimitry a boy or girl name?

Dimitry is a boy's name.

How popular is Dimitry?

Dimitry is a rare name for boys in the U.S.