2,696births recorded
1Countries
2Variants
1979Peak · United States
#4539United States 2025
Desi is a boy name family recorded 2,696 times in 1 country since 1948. It ranks highest today in the United States (#4539 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in the United States in 1979, at 2.1 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
Which form wins where
Births per 100,000 newborns for each form, in the selected country.
All forms of Desi
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desi | English | 2,347 | 🇺🇸 United States | #4539 | 1972 | ▲ 61 % |
| Dezi | English | 349 | 🇺🇸 United States | #5399 | 2023 | ▲ 70 % |
How we grouped these names
- Desi ↔ Dezi — spelling variant
Questions about Desi
How popular is the name Desi?
In 2025 it ranked #4539 in the United States. Official registers record 2,696 births across 1 country.
What is Desi in other languages?
Dezi (English).
When was Desi most popular?
It peaked in the United States in 1979, at 2.1 births per 100,000.
Is Desi a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Desi is a boy name.