Desha
girl nameDesha entered the US charts in 1963, peaked at #2645 in 1969, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1963–2025
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rank today
#2645
peak (1969)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #4486 |
| 1970s | #3835 |
| 1980s | #4755 |
| 1990s | #3875 |
| 2000s | #9374 |
| 2010s | #11969 |
Living bearers
About 800 people named Desha are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Desha alive today was born around 1990, making them about 35 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Desha in 2025?
- Desha is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Desha most popular?
- Desha peaked in 1969, reaching #2645 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Desha with classmates?
- Desha will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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