Name profile

Demeter

The Greek goddess of agriculture, grain, and the harvest.

US rank (2020)#15,088

Meaning and history

Demeter is the Greek goddess of agriculture, grain and the harvest. Her name's exact origin is uncertain, though its second element is generally understood as "mother." The myth of Demeter and her daughter Persephone explains the changing seasons in Greek tradition. As a personal name, it is a rare modern adoption from mythology.

Popularity over timeUS births · girls
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20202020: 5 births, rank #15,088

In 2020, 5 babies were recorded with the name Demeter, ranking #15,088 among girls.