Total births
3,064
Boys' name · since 1908
Demetrio
Since 1908, U.S. Social Security records show 3,064 babies named Demetrio, peaking in 1999. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #4209
- among boys today
- 3,064
- born since 1908
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 71%
- more common than other boys
3,064 babies have been named Demetrio since 1908, making it today's #4209 boys' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Demetrio has been recorded 3,064 times among boys since 1908, currently ranked #4209 nationally and more common than 71% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1908 to 2025.
- #4209 among boys today
- 3,064 born since 1908
- 2000s peak decade
- 71% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Demetrio is currently the #4209 boys' name in America, more common than 71% of boys - 3,064 born since 1908, peaking in the 2000s.
- #4209
- among boys today
- 3,064
- born since 1908
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 71%
- more common than other boys
Demetrio vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4209
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 71% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
16% of everyone ever named Demetrio was born in this single decade.
1999
Single peak year
88 babies were named Demetrio in 1999 - its busiest year on record.
How Demetrio compares
3,064 Top 17% higher than 83% 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
Demetrio's all-time total is 8x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Demetrio | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 3,064 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 88 | 23 | 22,252 |
Demetrio's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Demetrio's SSA record in two at 1968 and the more recent half accounts for 66% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 34%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1911, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1999 peak of 88, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Demetrio at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1999
Current rank
#4,209
Active since
1908
Demetrio popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1908–2025
- Peak year (1999)
- 88
- Annual births at peak, across 118 years of records
Demetrio by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Demetrio's strongest decade.
486 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 16% of all-time use.
Demetrio births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 6
1900s
6 births
- 1910s 86
1910s
86 births
- 1920s
1920s
199 births
- 1930s 169
1930s
169 births
- 1940s 166
1940s
166 births
- 1950s
1950s
201 births
- 1960s
1960s
274 births
- 1970s
1970s
307 births
- 1980s
1980s
350 births
- 1990s
1990s
420 births
- 2000s
2000s
486 births
- 2010s
2010s
271 births
- 2020s 129
2020s
129 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 486 births (16% of all-time use).
How Demetrio 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 Demetrio's total volume
Demetrio vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Demetrio by state
Where Demetrio concentrates geographically, total births since 1908
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 902 | 29.4% |
| #2 | California | | 556 | 18.1% |
| #3 | New Mexico | | 32 | 1.0% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 23 | 0.8% |
| #5 | New York | | 16 | 0.5% |
| #6 | Florida | | 6 | 0.2% |
| #7 | Arizona | | 5 | 0.2% |
Texas share of Demetrio's total US births 29.4%
Even split
902 of 3,064 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Demetrio? ▼
Since 1908, Social Security records show 3,064 babies named Demetrio. Today it holds rank #4209 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 1999, with 88 births.
When was Demetrio most popular? ▼
Demetrio was most popular in the 2000s decade with 486 total births. The single peak year was 1999.
Where is Demetrio most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Demetrio are Texas (902 births), California (556 births), New Mexico (32 births).
How long has the name Demetrio been used? ▼
Demetrio has been recorded in Social Security data since 1908, spanning 118 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Demetrio? ▼
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 Demetrio's data
- Demetrio's decade-level peak was the 2000s (486 total births); usage has since declined to 129 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Demetrios (902 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Demetrio
Nearby Names Like Demetrio
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Demetrio
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 Demetrio side by side: Demetrio vs Demetrius Demetrio vs Demarcus Demetrio vs Demario
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Demetrio
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, 1908–2025 (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. "Demetrio: #4209 Boys' Name - 3,064 Births, Peak 1999." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/demetrio. 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 Demetrio 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.