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Dmitry

♂ Boy

Pronounced də-MEE-tree /dəˈmi.tri/Medium

Meaning: The Russian form of Demetrius — from Greek, 'a follower of Demeter (the goddess of the harvest and earth)'Medium

In 30 seconds: A follower of Demeter: Dmitry is the Russian Demetrius — 'devotee of the harvest goddess'. Strong, classic, and warm (said 'də-MEE-tree').
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Origin MediumGreek, Russian
MeaningThe Russian form of Demetrius — from Greek, 'a follower of Demeter (the goddess of the harvest and earth)'
U.S. rank (2025)#6209 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births14 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2013
Total births (all-time)≈ 623

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201519922025

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

Dmitry is the Russian form of Demetrius — from Greek, 'a follower or devotee of Demeter', the goddess of the harvest and the fertile earth. Borne by grand princes, tsars, and saints of Russia (and the composer Dmitri Shostakovich). A strong, classic, melodic name (said 'də-MEE-tree'; nickname Dima).

In the U.S. it appears in Russian and Eastern European families. Rare, a-follower-of-Demeter at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Demetrius means 'a follower of Demeter' (the Greek harvest goddess) — Dmitry is the Russian form, strong and classic (borne by tsars and saints; the writer Dmitri; said 'də-MEE-tree').
Overall data confidence 75%
Behind the Name — Dmitriy — root etymology

Variations

DmitriDmitriyDimitri

Nicknames

Dima

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Dimitri— a companion spelling
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dmitry mean?

Dmitry is the Russian Demetrius — Greek 'a follower of Demeter (the harvest goddess)'.

How do you pronounce Dmitry?

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

Is Dmitry a boy or girl name?

Dmitry is a boy's name.

How popular is Dmitry?

Dmitry is a rare name in the U.S.

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