Masculine dossier · first seen 1948
Desi
Resurgent
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
1970
Peak births
68
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Gen X
Quick answers about Desi
How many people are named Desi?
An estimated 2,094 living Americans are named Desi.
How rare is Desi?
Desi is very rare among babies today, with 22 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 67.6% from its 1970 peak.
How old is the typical Desi?
The median age of a living American named Desi is approximately 43 years, with most bearers falling between 23 and 55 years old.
Is Desi still popular?
Yes — Desi is currently rising in popularity, with 22 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 1.1× higher than the previous decade.
Where is Desi most common?
Desi has its strongest geographic signal in California, where it appears 1.7× more often than the national baseline.
1948Peak 19702025
Peak year
1970
Decline from peak
67.6%
2025
22
All-time
2,347