Total births
393
Boys' name · since 1977
Dametrius
Since 1977, U.S. Social Security records show 393 babies named Dametrius, peaking in 1994. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #12736
- among boys today
- 393
- born since 1977
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 11%
- more common than other boys
393 babies have been named Dametrius since 1977, making it today's #12736 boys' name.
Dametrius has 393 recorded births among boys since 1977, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #12736 as of the latest data, more common than 11% of boys, busiest in the 2000s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1977 to 2024.
- #12736 among boys today
- 393 born since 1977
- 2000s peak decade
- 11% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Dametrius is currently the #12736 boys' name in America, more common than 11% of boys - 393 born since 1977, peaking in the 2000s.
- #12736
- among boys today
- 393
- born since 1977
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 11%
- more common than other boys
Dametrius vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#12736
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 11% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
31% of everyone ever named Dametrius was born in this single decade.
1994
Single peak year
19 babies were named Dametrius in 1994 - its busiest year on record.
How Dametrius compares
393 Top 49% higher than 51% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Dametrius's all-time total is 7% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Dametrius | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 393 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 19 | 23 | 22,252 |
Dametrius's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Dametrius splits its recorded history at 2003: 49% of all births land in the more recent half, 51% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1977 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1994 peak of 19 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Dametrius at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1994
Current rank
#12,736
Active since
1977
Dametrius popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1977–2024
- Peak year (1994)
- 19
- Annual births at peak, across 48 years of records
Dametrius by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Dametrius's strongest decade.
120 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 31% of all-time use.
Dametrius births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 10
1970s
10 births
- 1980s
1980s
50 births
- 1990s
1990s
106 births
- 2000s
2000s
120 births
- 2010s
2010s
73 births
- 2020s 34
2020s
34 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 120 births (31% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Dametrius? ▼
Since 1977, Social Security records show 393 babies named Dametrius. Today it holds rank #12736 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 1994, with 19 births.
When was Dametrius most popular? ▼
Dametrius was most popular in the 2000s decade with 120 total births. The single peak year was 1994.
How long has the name Dametrius been used? ▼
Records for Dametrius go back to 1977, giving 48 years of history through 2024.
What names are similar to Dametrius? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Damian, Damon, Damien, Damion, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Dametrius's data
- Dametrius's decade-level peak was the 2000s (120 total births); usage has since declined to 34 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Dametrius
Nearby Names Like Dametrius
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Dametrius
Damian Boy
#110 109,920 births
Damon Boy
#454 68,841 births
Damien Boy
#343 64,757 births
Damion Boy
#2032 16,888 births
Damari Boy
#939 5,547 births
Compare Dametrius side by side: Dametrius vs Damian Dametrius vs Damon Dametrius vs Damien
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1977–2024 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Dametrius: #12736 Boys' Name - 393 Births, Peak 1994." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/dametrius. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Dametrius draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.