Desi
Meaning
pet form of Desmond, an Irish name traditionally meaning from South Munster
The formal names behind Desi
Desi is an established short form of this name.
Desmond · Irish origin · "from South Munster"
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Desi peaked in the 2010s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.
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Popularity in Brazil
108 people · the #39,099 first name in Brazil · about 1 in 1,000,000 · median age 58
Among people named Desi living in Brazil at the 2022 census, more were born in the 1950s than in any other decade.
Source: IBGE, Censo Demográfico 2022
When you meet Desi
People given the name Desi in the United States span the generations: the middle half were born anywhere from 1960 to 2019. Age is the one thing the name won't tell you.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Desi deep dive
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