boy's name
Destry
DES-tree (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 1,647
Destry is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2023 it was given to 19 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1964, when 154 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1955.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Destry Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1950s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 29 |
| 1960s | 350 |
| 1970s | 299 |
| 1980s | 247 |
| 1990s | 336 |
| 2000s | 197 |
| 2010s | 141 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 48 |
How Popular Is Destry?
In 2023, Destry was given to 19 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Destry
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Destry Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Destry over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Destry
- English DES-tree
Sibling Names for Destry
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Destry — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Destry
How popular is the name Destry?
In 2023, Destry was given to 19 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Destry a girl's or a boy's name?
Destry is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Destry?
Destry has 2 syllables.
When was Destry most popular?
Destry peaked in 1964, when 154 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.