Destry
Destry is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Of uncertain surname origin, possibly relating to a place name or warhorse (destrier).
Origin and history
Destry is a modern English name derived from the surname Destrie or associated with western pop culture. It gained recognition through the 1930s novel and film 'Destry Rides Again'. In the United States, it remains an uncommon choice primarily given to boys.
Popularity in the United States
1,502 babies in the United States have been named Destry since 1880. It ranks #3236 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1879.
States where it is most popular
- TX (28.4 %)
- CA (22.5 %)
- LA (7.1 %)
- NC (5.9 %)
- OH (5.9 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 29 |
| 1960-1970 | 338 |
| 1970-1980 | 277 |
| 1980-1990 | 230 |
| 1990-2000 | 280 |
| 2000-2010 | 164 |
| 2010-2019 | 136 |
| 2020-2029 | 48 |
Fun facts
- The name became known through Max Brand's 1930 western novel 'Destry Rides Again' and its 1939 film adaptation starring Jimmy Stewart.
- It may trace back to the Old French word 'destrier', referring to a medieval knight's warhorse.