Unisex nameCurrently #3,223 in the USRising
Desi
//ˈdɛzi//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19704 lettersStarts with D
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Desi's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Desi's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Desi |
|---|---|
| 1948 | 5 |
| 1949 | 5 |
| 1951 | 6 |
| 1952 | 23 |
| 1953 | 47 |
| 1954 | 56 |
| 1955 | 58 |
| 1956 | 78 |
| 1957 | 48 |
| 1958 | 53 |
| 1959 | 72 |
| 1960 | 57 |
| 1961 | 41 |
| 1962 | 50 |
| 1963 | 54 |
| 1964 | 48 |
| 1965 | 39 |
| 1966 | 26 |
| 1967 | 31 |
| 1968 | 43 |
| 1969 | 43 |
| 1970 | 80 |
| 1971 | 71 |
| 1972 | 73 |
| 1973 | 61 |
| 1974 | 61 |
| 1975 | 56 |
| 1976 | 40 |
| 1977 | 65 |
| 1978 | 63 |
| 1979 | 73 |
| 1980 | 61 |
| 1981 | 46 |
| 1982 | 28 |
| 1983 | 41 |
| 1984 | 37 |
| 1985 | 32 |
| 1986 | 37 |
| 1987 | 29 |
| 1988 | 32 |
| 1989 | 23 |
| 1990 | 29 |
| 1991 | 39 |
| 1992 | 33 |
| 1993 | 42 |
| 1994 | 31 |
| 1995 | 25 |
| 1996 | 31 |
| 1997 | 41 |
| 1998 | 30 |
| 1999 | 37 |
| 2000 | 43 |
| 2001 | 29 |
| 2002 | 33 |
| 2003 | 35 |
| 2004 | 33 |
| 2005 | 23 |
| 2006 | 42 |
| 2007 | 29 |
| 2008 | 32 |
| 2009 | 46 |
| 2010 | 49 |
| 2011 | 47 |
| 2012 | 42 |
| 2013 | 37 |
| 2014 | 37 |
| 2015 | 34 |
| 2016 | 45 |
| 2017 | 43 |
| 2018 | 48 |
| 2019 | 52 |
| 2020 | 64 |
| 2021 | 56 |
| 2022 | 73 |
| 2023 | 62 |
| 2024 | 74 |
Desi through the decades
- Desi peaked in 1970, when 80 babies were named Desi in the US.
- The 2020s were Desi's strongest decade, averaging 66 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Desi has risen 43% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Desi currently ranks #3,223 in the US and is on the rise.