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On October 26, hundreds of thousands of Romanians celebrate their name day for Saint Dumitru. Official statistics reveal that while the name Dumitru remains popular, its bearers are decreasing in number. In 2025, there were 205,171 men named Dumitru, down from 209,692 in 2024. Other traditional names like Mitică are also declining, while variations like Dimitrie and Dima are gaining popularity. For women, Dumitra is the most common name, with 19,200 bearers in 2026. The celebration includes names such as Dumitru, Dimitrie, and Dumitra, marking the feast of Saint Dimitrie, who lived in Thessaloniki during the early centuries of Christianity. This day also symbolizes the transition to winter in Romanian folklore.