Desi
Desi is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Desired or longed for.
Origin and history
Desi is a masculine name with Latin and Spanish roots, often originating as a short form of Desiderio or Desiderius, which means 'desired' or 'longed for'. In the United States, it is widely recognized through pop culture history but remains a relatively uncommon given name for boys.
Popularity in the United States
2,347 babies in the United States have been named Desi since 1880. It ranks #2677 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1752.
States where it is most popular
- CA (44.5 %)
- TX (21.1 %)
- FL (8.1 %)
- NY (6.2 %)
- AL (4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 5 |
| 1950-1960 | 312 |
| 1960-1970 | 298 |
| 1970-1980 | 537 |
| 1980-1990 | 300 |
| 1990-2000 | 264 |
| 2000-2010 | 241 |
| 2010-2019 | 215 |
| 2020-2029 | 175 |
Famous people named Desi
- Desi Arnaz: Actor, Musician
- Desi Arnaz Jr.: Actor, Musician
- Desi Bouterse: Politician, Military Officer
Fun facts
- The name gained widespread recognition in the U.S. thanks to Cuban-born musician and actor Desi Arnaz, star of 'I Love Lucy'.
- Desi stems from the Late Latin name Desiderius, derived from the word 'desiderium', meaning longing or desire.