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Over 200,000 Romanians celebrate their name day on October 26 for Saint Dimitrie, although the number of those named Dumitru is declining. Other related names are seeing an increase. In 2025, 205,171 individuals had the name Dumitru, a decrease from previous years. The name Dimitrie has grown slightly, while female names like Dumitra and Dumitrica show minor declines. Saint Dimitrie is celebrated as the patron of shepherds, with various traditions predicting winter weather based on sheep behavior on this day.