How popular is the name Dessie in 2025?

Dessie is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Dessie most popular?

Dessie peaked in 1891, reaching #841 among US boy names.

Dessie will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Dessie entered the US charts in 1891, peaked at #841 in 1891, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#841

peak (1891)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Dessie are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Dessie alive today was born around 1928, making them about 97 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Dessie in 2025?: Dessie is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Dessie most popular?: Dessie peaked in 1891, reaching #841 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Dessie with classmates?: Dessie will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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