Boy name · Greek
Dmitri
Name meaning, origin and popularity
: devoted to DemeterDmitri is a boy's name that comes from Greek and means "devoted to Demeter". It is used in Russian.
- Meaning
- Devoted to Demeter
- Origin
- Greek
- Gender
- Boy
- Say it
- dih-MEE-tree
Meaning and origin of Dmitri
As a boy's name, Dmitri comes from Greek and means "devoted to Demeter". It is used in Russian.
Say it dih-MEE-tree. In Russian, say DMEE-tree. Respellings are a guide; accents vary by region.
Meanings come from published name dictionaries, led by Behind the Name. How we research names
Dmitri on Nomezo lists
What our editors wrote about Dmitri on 4 lists.
“Devoted to Demeter; Greek. Russian classic. Say dih-MEE-tree”
From Classic boy names, classic boy names from around the world
“Devoted to Demeter; Greek. Russian classic. Say dih-MEE-tree”
From Old man names, grandpa names from around the world
“Devoted to Demeter; Greek. Diminutive Dima. Say DMEE-tree”
From Russian boy names, classic Russian boy names
“Devoted to Demeter, the Greek harvest goddess; a Russian classic”
From Vampire names, male vampire names
How popular is Dmitri?
- US rank in 2025
- #3,465
- 33 babies, 19 per million boys
- Best rank
- #1,556 in 1996
- Most babies: 75 in 2015
- Babies since 1955
- At least 2,322
- Years with under 5 are not listed
| 1880s | 0 per million |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 0 per million |
| 1900s | 0 per million |
| 1910s | 0 per million |
| 1920s | 0 per million |
| 1930s | 0 per million |
| 1940s | 0 per million |
| 1950s | 1 per million |
| 1960s | 5 per million |
| 1970s | 9 per million |
| 1980s | 10 per million |
| 1990s | 25 per million |
| 2000s | 30 per million |
| 2010s | 29 per million |
| 2020s | 23 per million |
| Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #2,176 | #2,498 | #2,910 | #3,006 | #2,896 | #3,135 | #2,597 | #2,853 | #3,630 | #3,465 |
Source: US Social Security Administration baby-name data, 1880 to 2025, as published in 2026. Each spelling is counted separately, a name given to fewer than 5 babies of one sex in a year is left out, and few people born before 1937 have records, which is why the chart shows babies per million rather than raw counts.
Nicknames for Dmitri
Established short forms and pet names, not made-up ones.
- Dimacommon Russian nickname
- Mityacommon Russian nickname
Other forms of Dmitri
The same name in other languages and spellings, with the same meaning and origin.
- DimitriosDevoted to Demeter (Greek, boy)
- DimitrisDevoted to Demeter (Greek, boy)
Names spelled like Dmitri
One or two letters apart, but from a different root: they look alike without sharing a meaning.
- DáithíSwiftness, nimbleness (Irish Gaelic, boy)
Names with a similar meaning
- DimaShort form of Dmitri, devoted to Demeter (Greek, boy)
- DimitraDevoted to Demeter (Greek, girl)
Middle names for Dmitri
Picked from our middle-name lists with a different first letter and a shorter length, so the full name flows.
More boy names from Greek
- AlexanderDefender of men (Greek, boy)
- LucasMan from Lucania (Greek, boy)
- ChristianFollower of Christ (Greek, boy)
- LeonA lion (Greek, boy)
- HectorHolding fast (Greek, boy)
- TheoGift of God (Greek, boy)
- AlexisHelper, defender (Greek, boy)
- LucaMan from Lucania (Greek, boy)
- PeterRock, stone (Greek, boy)
- SebastianMan of sebaste, venerable (Greek, boy)
Dmitri: common questions
What does the name Dmitri mean?
Dmitri comes from Greek and means "devoted to Demeter".
Is Dmitri a boy or girl name?
Dmitri is mainly a boy's name.
What are nicknames for Dmitri?
Common nicknames for Dmitri include Dima and Mitya.
How do you pronounce Dmitri?
Say dih-MEE-tree. In Russian, say DMEE-tree. Pronunciation can vary between languages and regions.
How popular is the name Dmitri?
Dmitri ranked #3,465 in the US in 2025, with 33 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
What are other forms of Dmitri?
Forms of Dmitri with the same meaning and origin include Dimitrios (Greek) and Dimitris (Greek).
What middle names go with Dmitri?
Middle names that flow well with Dmitri include Elton, Henry, Isaac, James and Lamar. A different first letter and a contrasting length usually sound best.

