How Many People Are Named Dimitri?

Complete statistics for the name Dimitri: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Dimitri
Very Rare
Greek

Dimitri, a Greek name meaning 'guardian of the people', is very rare in the US, with only 1 in 36,355 Americans bearing it. That's just 9,077 people today! It's a modern name, with a big chunk, 62%, under 30.

~618
Living in US
1 in 536,326
Americans
1992
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Guardian of the people
🌐
Origin
Greek
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Strong Determined Protective
1
Life Path Number

People with the life-path number 1 are natural leaders, driven to succeed and make their mark.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

15,432
Worldwide Bearers
#11,628
Global Rank
🇨🇲 Cameroon
1,495
🇮🇹 Italy
1,221
🇭🇹 Haiti
1,161
🇨🇦 Canada
1,077
🇬🇷 Greece
875
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
858
🇿🇦 South Africa
792
🇨🇭 Switzerland
705
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
690
🇲🇰 North Macedonia
675

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
8,985 (99%)
♀ Female
92 (1%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 26
5,897
Would be under 30 (62%)
3,103
Would be 30–60 (33%)
497
Would be over 60 (5%)

All 9,497 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1992

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
97
Classic Feel
42
Modern Appeal
78
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Dimitri Through the Generations

Dimitri has seen a steady rise in popularity, peaking in 1992 with 408 births. Today, most people named Dimitri are under 30, with 5,897 under-30s compared to 3,103 aged 30-60 and 497 over 60. This makes it a genuinely youthful name, reflecting its status as a newer-generation choice.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 1,100
New York 1,045
Texas 601
Florida 573
Illinois 424
Pennsylvania 314
New Jersey 262
Massachusetts 249
Michigan 229
Ohio 224

✨ Similar Names to Dimitri

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Dimitri's Greek roots

📄 About the Name Dimitri

How Many People Have the Name Dimitri?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 618 people in the United States currently share the name Dimitri. That works out to roughly 1 in every 536,326 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Dimitri a Common or Rare Name?

Dimitri is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Dimitri Mean?

Dimitri means "guardian of the people" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Dimitri in SSA data, approximately 99% are male and 1% are female.

When Was Dimitri Most Popular?

The name Dimitri reached peak popularity in 1992, with 408 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Dimitri?

Approximately 618 people named Dimitri live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 618. That works out to roughly 1 in 536,326 Americans.

Is Dimitri a rare name?

Dimitri is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 536,326 Americans has this name.

What does the name Dimitri mean?

Dimitri means "guardian of the people" and comes from Greek origins.

Is Dimitri more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 99% of people named Dimitri are male and 1% are female.

When was Dimitri most popular?

Dimitri peaked in 1992 with 408 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US618
All-Time Births618
1 in X1 in 536,326
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age26
Peak Year1992
World Rank#11,628
Male %99%
Female %1%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.