Dimitri
Boy name · #1103 in 2025 · Uniqueness 65/100
In 2025, 195 baby boys were named Dimitri, placing it at #1103 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #904, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 9,231 boys born in 2025 was named Dimitri.
Babies named Dimitri per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 108-year story
Dimitri first appears in the Social Security records in 1917, when 7 boys received the name. Its peak came in 1992, when 401 boys were named Dimitri — good for #503 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Dimitri in class?
Dimitri scores 65 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "distinctive" band. That middle band is the sweet spot many parents hunt for: recognizable without being everywhere.
Where Dimitri is most common
Geography matters for names, and Dimitri is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Dimitris were CA (24), NY (20), TX (14), FL (12), MI (10). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Dimitri
Statistically, parents drawn to Dimitri tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Demetri, Demitri, Dmitri, Deandre, and Dangelo.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Dimitri | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 195 | #1097 |
| 2024 | 226 | #993 |
| 2023 | 201 | #1073 |
| 2022 | 200 | #1090 |
| 2021 | 221 | #991 |
| 2020 | 205 | #1013 |
| 2019 | 210 | #997 |
| 2018 | 202 | #1018 |
| 2017 | 237 | #905 |
| 2016 | 221 | #944 |
| 2015 | 240 | #904 |
| 2014 | 245 | #884 |
| 2013 | 186 | #1035 |
| 2012 | 195 | #1011 |
| 2011 | 198 | #987 |
| 2010 | 177 | #1086 |
| 2009 | 194 | #1011 |
| 2008 | 187 | #1024 |
| 2007 | 195 | #996 |
| 2006 | 155 | #1121 |
| 2005 | 186 | #937 |
| 2004 | 174 | #963 |
| 2003 | 208 | #836 |
| 2002 | 220 | #784 |
| 2001 | 232 | #748 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Dimitri a popular boy name?
Dimitri ranked #1103 among boys in 2025 with 195 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #904.
When was the name Dimitri most popular?
Dimitri peaked in 1992, when 401 American boys received the name (ranked #503 that year). Since 1992 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Dimitri?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 9,231 newborn American boys was named Dimitri. It scores 65/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "distinctive".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.