Dimitria
A girl's name of Greek origin with 240 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Among U.S. girl's names, Dimitria is not in the current national top 1,000. In fact, it is among the rarest names in the SSA dataset — a choice that signals bold individuality.
Appearing in records from 1957 to 2006, Dimitria has a solid multi-decade track record without being a permanent fixture — it belongs to a specific chapter of American naming.
Dimitria is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Dimitria is a girl's baby name of Greek origin, a feminine form of Demetrios — from Demeter, the Greek goddess of the harvest and grain, meaning 'earth mother.' Demeter was one of the most revered goddesses of the ancient world.
Dimitria carries the fertile, life-giving power of the goddess at its roots. It's used across Greek and Eastern European communities, with a full, rolling sound that honors its divine origin.
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Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Dimitria is rooted in the Greek tradition, but its presence in American naming since 1957 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.
Dimitria’s rarity (240 recorded births) may indicate it is strongly tied to a specific cultural community or family tradition, rather than part of the broader American naming mainstream.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Dimitria has 33+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1957.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 24 | #15260 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 76 | #11115 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 47 | #7168 | ▼ |
| 1970s | 61 | #7211 | ▲ |
| 1960s | 22 | #6706 | ▲ |
| 1950s | 10 | #6317 | — |
The Story of Dimitria
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1994, Dimitria is a Millennial-era classic. Girls named Dimitria are most likely born between 1984 and 2004.
How rare is Dimitria?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Dimitria is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1957, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 1990s with 76 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Dimitria by the numbers
- Would fill 5 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(33 years, 1957–2006)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 5 | #17884 |
| 2005 | 6 | #15005 |
| 2004 | 5 | #16846 |
| 2001 | 8 | #11303 |
| 1999 | 6 | #13136 |
| 1998 | 5 | #14808 |
| 1997 | 9 | #9238 |
| 1996 | 7 | #10884 |
| 1995 | 6 | #12189 |
| 1994 | 16 | #5793 |
| 1993 | 8 | #9830 |
| 1992 | 8 | #9720 |
| 1991 | 5 | #13756 |
| 1990 | 6 | #11798 |
| 1988 | 7 | #9534 |
| 1986 | 9 | #7271 |
| 1982 | 10 | #6480 |
| 1981 | 9 | #6938 |
| 1980 | 12 | #5616 |
| 1979 | 10 | #6321 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1957–2006