Dezi
Every Dezi since 1959 — 657 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Dezi
Dezi is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,445 in 2025 with 17 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1959, 657 American babies have been named Dezi — about 53% boys and 47% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2025, when 40 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Dezi stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Dezi year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 23 | #5,448 | 17 | #5,445 |
| 2024 | 17 | #6,703 | 17 | #5,494 |
| 2023 | 19 | #6,231 | 20 | #4,923 |
| 2022 | 16 | #7,059 | 11 | #7,390 |
| 2021 | 22 | #5,615 | 15 | #5,841 |
| 2020 | 13 | #8,090 | 15 | #5,781 |
| 2019 | 12 | #8,722 | 14 | #6,172 |
| 2018 | 12 | #8,753 | 6 | #11,118 |
| 2017 | 14 | #7,963 | 9 | #8,319 |
| 2016 | 17 | #6,993 | 12 | #6,826 |
| 2015 | 13 | #8,581 | 11 | #7,186 |
| 2014 | 13 | #8,600 | 10 | #7,694 |
| 2013 | 14 | #8,249 | 13 | #6,338 |
| 2012 | 24 | #5,595 | 14 | #6,076 |
| 2011 | 13 | #8,762 | 15 | #5,743 |
| 2010 | 9 | #11,511 | 14 | #6,122 |
| 2009 | 10 | #10,899 | 13 | #6,525 |
| 2008 | 10 | #11,021 | 7 | #10,142 |
| 2007 | 7 | #14,315 | 15 | #5,720 |
| 2006 | 5 | #17,875 | 6 | #11,009 |
| 2005 | 7 | #13,384 | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — | 8 | #8,324 |
| 2003 | — | — | 5 | #11,335 |
| 2002 | 8 | #11,413 | 6 | #9,686 |
| 2001 | 5 | #16,009 | 8 | #7,730 |
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| 1980 | — | — | 5 | #6,501 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Dezi in 2025?
Dezi ranked #5,445 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 17 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Dezi?
657 babies have been named Dezi in the United States since 1959, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Dezi most popular?
Dezi peaked in 2025, when 40 newborns received the name.
Is Dezi a boy or girl name?
Dezi is used for both: about 47% of babies named Dezi have been girls and 53% boys.
Is the name Dezi rising or falling?
Dezi is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.