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Demetra

Demetra is a Greek name meaning 'earth mother' or 'grain mother,' derived from the goddess of the harvest, Demeter. The name carries connotations of nurturing, fertility, and the natural world, suggesting a personality that is kind, supportive, and deeply connected to nature.

Key Stats

Total births4,217
GenderFemale (0% / 100%)
Peak year1975
Peak generationGen X
First recorded1915
Most recent2017
Syllables3
OriginGreek
Comeback nameNo

Popularity Trend (1910–2025)

19102025

Top States

IL — 29%NY — 24%TX — 22%CA — 15%LA — 11%

Notable People

Demetra George (Scholar, author on mythology) · Demetra Frangou (Artist, known for her contemporary works) · Demetra Pappas (Athlete, Greek long jumper) · Demetra Laskaris (Actress, known for her work in Greek cinema) · Demetra Koutsourelis (Philanthropist, advocate for education in Greece)

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