Desta
girl nameDesta entered the US charts in 1900, peaked at #1431 in 1900, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1900–2025
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rank today
#1431
peak (1900)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1681 |
| 1910s | #3817 |
| 1920s | #4159 |
| 1930s | #4342 |
| 1940s | #4460 |
| 1950s | #5392 |
| 1960s | #5900 |
| 1970s | #6313 |
| 1980s | #7465 |
| 1990s | #9609 |
| 2000s | #14566 |
| 2010s | #13482 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Desta are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Desta alive today was born around 1980, making them about 45 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Desta in 2025?
- Desta is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Desta most popular?
- Desta peaked in 1900, reaching #1431 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Desta with classmates?
- Desta will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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