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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Demeter — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Demery|Demetra
GreekGirl→ Stable

Demeter

duh-MEE-tur · 3 syllables

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Girl

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #15715 in 2020

Peak: #15715 in 2020

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #15715 in 2020

Peak: #15715 in 2020

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

This name has very limited recent SSA data.

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class

Score Breakdown

Meaning60

Meaningful origin with moderate historical depth.

Trend55

Holding steady in the rankings.

Uniqueness45

Moderately common — familiar but not ubiquitous.

Feasibility50

Some practical considerations — review details below.

Name DNA
MythologicalGreekGoddess3-syllableClassicFeminineNatureCelestialLiteraryTimelessAncient Root
Character
nurturing abundanceearth wisdomsteadfast devotionmaternal strengthcyclical renewal
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Demeters

professionalversatilededicatedfamily-orientedyoung
STRONG
High confidence

Demeter is a Greek girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Demeter at a Glance
Meaning:Greek goddess of agriculture, grain, and the harvest. Her name likely derives from an ancient fertility deity associated with earth's bounty.
Language root:Ancient Greek · Mythology
Peak rank:#15715 in 2020
5yr change:—
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Demeter Poochigian
Actress
Demeter Sully
Character from Avatar sequels
Similar Sound
DemetriaDemetriusDmitriDelilahDesdemona
Similar Style
AthenaPersephoneArtemis◈HeraCalypsoSelene
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Demeter
Apollo◈ZeusHermesAthenaIrisTheaLysander
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Demeter · Overview
Summary

Demeter is a Greek girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Search interest: 1/100 → Stable

Strengths
Mythological · Classic · Regal character
Demeter carries a ethereal, warm, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
demeter.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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