Dimitri

Dimitri is a boy's name of Portuguese origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 226 boys in the United States.

Dimitri at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Portuguese
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Dimitri

Dimitri belongs to the Portuguese tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Dimitri first appears in Social Security records in 1917. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #503 in 1992, and in 2024 226 babies received the name — 9,398 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Dimitri in US records

First recorded (US)
1917
Best US rank
#503 in 1992
Peak year
1992
Babies named Dimitri in 2024
226
Total since 1880
9,398

Dimitri in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#964 in 1997
Babies named Dimitri in 2025
7
Total since 1996
357

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Dimitri mean?

The meaning of Dimitri is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Portuguese origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Dimitri a boy or girl name?

Dimitri is a boy name. In 2024, 226 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Dimitri?

Dimitri comes from the Portuguese tradition.

How popular is the name Dimitri?

Dimitri first appears in US records in 1917. Its best-ever ranking was #503 in 1992, and 226 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.