Total births
967
Boys' name · since 1960
Dimitrius
Since 1960, U.S. Social Security records show 967 babies named Dimitrius, peaking in 1998. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #11138
- among boys today
- 967
- born since 1960
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 22%
- more common than other boys
967 babies have been named Dimitrius since 1960, making it today's #11138 boys' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Dimitrius has been recorded 967 times among boys since 1960, currently ranked #11138 nationally and more common than 22% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1960 to 2025.
- #11138 among boys today
- 967 born since 1960
- 1990s peak decade
- 22% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Dimitrius is currently the #11138 boys' name in America, more common than 22% of boys - 967 born since 1960, peaking in the 1990s.
- #11138
- among boys today
- 967
- born since 1960
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 22%
- more common than other boys
Dimitrius vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#11138
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 22% of names given to boys today.
1990s
Peak decade
29% of everyone ever named Dimitrius was born in this single decade.
1998
Single peak year
41 babies were named Dimitrius in 1998 - its busiest year on record.
How Dimitrius compares
967 Top 31% higher than 69% 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
Dimitrius's all-time total is 163% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Dimitrius | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 967 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 41 | 23 | 22,252 |
Dimitrius's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Dimitrius splits its recorded history at 1994: 62% of all births land in the more recent half, 38% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1960 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1998 peak of 41 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Dimitrius at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1998
Current rank
#11,138
Active since
1960
Dimitrius popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1960–2025
- Peak year (1998)
- 41
- Annual births at peak, across 66 years of records
Dimitrius by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Dimitrius's strongest decade.
277 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 29% of all-time use.
Dimitrius births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 50
1960s
50 births
- 1970s 93
1970s
93 births
- 1980s
1980s
130 births
- 1990s
1990s
277 births
- 2000s
2000s
228 births
- 2010s
2010s
138 births
- 2020s 51
2020s
51 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 277 births (29% of all-time use).
How Dimitrius 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 Dimitrius's total volume
Dimitrius vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Dimitrius by state
Where Dimitrius concentrates geographically, total births since 1960
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 23 | 2.4% |
| #2 | California | | 22 | 2.3% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 10 | 1.0% |
| #4 | Florida | | 6 | 0.6% |
| #5 | Pennsylvania | | 6 | 0.6% |
| #6 | New Jersey | | 5 | 0.5% |
New York share of Dimitrius's total US births 2.4%
Even split
23 of 967 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Dimitrius? ▼
967 babies have been named Dimitrius since 1960. It currently ranks #11138 among boys. The peak year was 1998 with 41 births.
When was Dimitrius most popular? ▼
Dimitrius was most popular in the 1990s decade with 277 total births. The single peak year was 1998.
Where is Dimitrius most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Dimitrius are New York (23 births), California (22 births), Illinois (10 births).
How long has the name Dimitrius been used? ▼
Records for Dimitrius go back to 1960, giving 66 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Dimitrius? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Dimitri, Dimitrios, Dimas, Dimitry, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Dimitrius's data
- Dimitrius's decade-level peak was the 1990s (277 total births); usage has since declined to 51 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Dimitriuss (23 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Dimitrius
Nearby Names Like Dimitrius
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Dimitrius
Dimitri Boy
#997 9,594 births
Dimitrios Boy
#3236 2,682 births
Dimas Boy
#4221 1,834 births
Dimitry Boy
#11196 569 births
Dimitris Boy
#9174 517 births
Compare Dimitrius side by side: Dimitrius vs Dimitri Dimitrius vs Dimitrios Dimitrius vs Dimas
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Dimitrius
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, 1960–2025 (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. "Dimitrius: #11138 Boys' Name - 967 Births, Peak 1998." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/dimitrius. 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 Dimitrius 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.