Total births
2,135
Unisex name · since 1958
Demetric
Since 1958, U.S. Social Security records show 2,135 babies named Demetric, peaking in 1979. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #10066
- among boys today
- 2,135
- born since 1958
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 30%
- more common than other boys
2,135 babies have been named Demetric since 1958, making it today's #10066 unisex name.
Demetric has 2,135 recorded births among boys since 1958, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #10066 as of the latest data, more common than 30% of boys, busiest in the 1970s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1958 to 2025.
- #10066 among boys today
- 2,135 born since 1958
- 1970s peak decade
- 30% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Demetric is currently the #10066 unisex name in America, more common than 30% of boys - 2,135 born since 1958, peaking in the 1970s.
- #10066
- among boys today
- 2,135
- born since 1958
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 30%
- more common than other boys
Demetric vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#10066
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 30% of names given to boys today.
1970s
Peak decade
26% of everyone ever named Demetric was born in this single decade.
1979
Single peak year
78 babies were named Demetric in 1979 - its busiest year on record.
How Demetric compares
2,135 Top 20% higher than 80% 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
Demetric's all-time total is 6x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Demetric | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,135 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 78 | 23 | 22,252 |
Demetric's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Demetric's SSA record in two at 1993 and the more recent half accounts for 36% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 64%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1958, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1979 peak of 78, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Demetric at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1979
Current rank
#10,066
Active since
1958
Demetric popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1958–2025
- Peak year (1979)
- 78
- Annual births at peak, across 68 years of records
Demetric popularity over time - girls
411 total births recorded since 1958 (Demetric as girls' name)
Demetric by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Demetric's strongest decade.
550 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 26% of all-time use.
Demetric births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 5
1950s
5 births
- 1960s 107
1960s
107 births
- 1970s
1970s
550 births
- 1980s
1980s
522 births
- 1990s
1990s
454 births
- 2000s
2000s
278 births
- 2010s 158
2010s
158 births
- 2020s 61
2020s
61 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 550 births (26% of all-time use).
How Demetric compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Demetric's total volume
Demetric vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Demetric by state
Where Demetric concentrates geographically, total births since 1958
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Florida | | 133 | 6.2% |
| #2 | Mississippi | | 120 | 5.6% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 104 | 4.9% |
| #4 | Alabama | | 83 | 3.9% |
| #5 | Texas | | 60 | 2.8% |
| #6 | Louisiana | | 48 | 2.2% |
| #7 | South Carolina | | 44 | 2.1% |
| #8 | North Carolina | | 24 | 1.1% |
Florida share of Demetric's total US births 6.2%
Even split
133 of 2,135 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 15 reporting states.
Demetric appears in 15 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Demetric? ▼
2,135 babies have been named Demetric since 1958. It currently ranks #10066 among boys. The peak year was 1979 with 78 births.
When was Demetric most popular? ▼
Demetric was most popular in the 1970s decade with 550 total births. The single peak year was 1979.
Where is Demetric most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Demetric are Florida (133 births), Mississippi (120 births), Georgia (104 births).
Is Demetric a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Demetric is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 2,135 births, and as a girl's name it has 411 births.
How long has the name Demetric been used? ▼
Demetric has been recorded in Social Security data since 1958, spanning 68 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Demetric? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Demetrius, Demarcus, Demario, Demond, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Demetric's data
- Demetric's decade-level peak was the 1970s (550 total births); usage has since declined to 61 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Florida records the most Demetrics (133 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Florida names
- 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 Demetric
Nearby Names Like Demetric
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Demetric
Demetrius Boy
#1043 36,064 births
Demarcus Boy
#2161 13,618 births
Demario Boy
#3303 6,364 births
Demond Boy
#5959 5,857 births
Demarco Boy
#3296 5,562 births
Compare Demetric side by side: Demetric vs Demetrius Demetric vs Demarcus Demetric vs Demario
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Demetric
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1958–2025 (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. "Demetric: #10066 Unisex Name - 2,135 Births, Peak 1979." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/demetric. 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 Demetric 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 July 2026.