Desi
Meaningdesired · English form of Desiree
- US rank
- #4,067
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,054 in 1959
35 babies were named Desi in the US in 2025. It has climbed 102 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1949–2025
US births per million boys, 1948–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Desi you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 45,872 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Desi, 35 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Desi would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDesi first shows up in US birth records in 1948, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 77 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1959, when it reached #2,054.
- Then vs nowDesi is 4.0× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 181,818 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 45,872.
- TrendDesi has climbed 102 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #4,067. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Boy or girlDesi is given to both boys and girls: 61% of the 57 babies named Desi in 2025 were girls. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
- MeaningDesi is an English form of Desiree, which means “desired”.
About the name Desi
Desi is a gender-neutral name of French origin meaning “desired”. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-esi”. US birth records list Desi for girls from 1949 to 2025, in 70 of those 77 years. Its best year was 1959, when it ranked #2,054 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #4,067, with 35 babies. Of the 57 US babies named Desi in 2025, 61% were girls and 39% were boys.
Origin:French names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 2.9 | 344,828 girls |
| 1950s | 6.5 | 154,799 girls |
| 1960s | 7.2 | 139,470 girls |
| 1970s | 6.9 | 145,773 girls |
| 1980s | 3.9 | 256,410 girls |
| 1990s | 4.1 | 243,902 girls |
| 2000s | 5.6 | 178,571 girls |
| 2010s | 13 | 79,554 girls |
| 2020s | 22 | 45,942 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 1.4 | 714,286 boys |
| 1950s | 15 | 66,313 boys |
| 1960s | 15 | 64,516 boys |
| 1970s | 32 | 30,883 boys |
| 1980s | 16 | 61,162 boys |
| 1990s | 14 | 74,019 boys |
| 2000s | 12 | 82,645 boys |
| 2010s | 11 | 87,413 boys |
| 2020s | 17 | 59,113 boys |
More French names
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
- Girl name: Violet · violet flower
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Girl name: Camila · temple attendant
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Daniel · God is my judge
- Girl name: Ellie · possibly light
Questions about the name Desi
What does the name Desi mean?
Desi means “desired” in English, as a form of Desiree.
What is the origin of the name Desi?
Desi has French roots in our records. Other French names include Charlotte, Evelyn, Violet.
Is Desi a boy or girl name?
Both. Desi is used for boys and girls: in 2025, 61% of US babies named Desi were girls.
How popular is the name Desi?
Desi ranked #4,067 for US girls in 2025, given to 35 babies. Its best year was 1959 (#2,054).