Dmitry
Dmitry: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Dmitry
- A transliteration of the Russian male given name Дми́трий (Dmítrij).
Etymology
From Russian Дми́трий (Dmítrij), from Byzantine Greek Δημήτριος (Dēmḗtrios), from Δημήτηρ (Dēmḗtēr, “Demeter”) + -ιος (-ios, “pertaining to”). Doublet of Demetrius, Dimitri, and Dimitris.
How popular is Dmitry?
Since 1880, 623 boys in the U.S. have been named Dmitry. Its highest rank for boys was #3070 in 2013. In 2025, 14 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Sibling name ideas for Dmitry
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Dmitry FAQ
What does the name Dmitry mean?
A transliteration of the Russian male given name Дми́трий (Dmítrij). From Russian Дми́трий (Dmítrij), from Byzantine Greek Δημήτριος (Dēmḗtrios), from Δημήτηρ (Dēmḗtēr, “Demeter”) + -ιος (-ios, “pertaining to”). Doublet of Demetrius, Dimitri, and Dimitris.
What is the origin of the name Dmitry?
Dmitry is listed as a name of Russian origin.
How popular is the name Dmitry?
Since 1880, 623 boys in the U.S. have been named Dmitry. Its highest rank for boys was #3070 in 2013. In 2025, 14 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Dmitry a boy or girl name?
Dmitry is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 623 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.