Desi
boy name#4539 in 2025Desi entered the US charts in 1948, peaked at #979 in 1970, ranks #4539 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1948–2025
#4539
rank today
#979
peak (1970)
22
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #3668 |
| 1950s | #1518 |
| 1960s | #1477 |
| 1970s | #1191 |
| 1980s | #2024 |
| 1990s | #2861 |
| 2000s | #4007 |
| 2010s | #4655 |
| 2020s | #3823 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Desi has been most popular in CA, FL.
Living bearers
About 2,100 people named Desi are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Desi alive today was born around 1979, making them about 46 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Desi in 2025?
- Desi ranks #4539 among US boy names in 2025, with 22 babies given the name.
- When was the name Desi most popular?
- Desi peaked in 1970, reaching #979 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Desi with classmates?
- Desi will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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