Destry
Every Destry since 1955 — 1,647 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Destry
Destry is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1955, 1,647 American babies have been named Destry — about 91% boys and 9% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1964, when 154 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
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 Destry stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Destry 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 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | 19 | #5,117 |
| 2022 | — | — | 9 | #8,479 |
| 2021 | — | — | 11 | #7,219 |
| 2020 | — | — | 9 | #8,234 |
| 2019 | — | — | 8 | #9,086 |
| 2018 | — | — | 7 | #9,929 |
| 2017 | — | — | 11 | #7,221 |
| 2016 | — | — | 10 | #7,737 |
| 2015 | — | — | 12 | #6,774 |
| 2014 | 5 | #17,241 | 15 | #5,799 |
| 2013 | — | — | 14 | #5,993 |
| 2012 | — | — | 17 | #5,303 |
| 2011 | — | — | 25 | #4,014 |
| 2010 | — | — | 17 | #5,305 |
| 2009 | — | — | 21 | #4,623 |
| 2008 | — | — | 17 | #5,308 |
| 2007 | — | — | 17 | #5,262 |
| 2006 | 5 | #17,866 | 15 | #5,590 |
| 2005 | 6 | #14,992 | 15 | #5,363 |
| 2004 | 6 | #14,643 | 12 | #6,228 |
| 2003 | 6 | #14,358 | 11 | #6,361 |
| 2002 | — | — | 10 | #6,666 |
| 2001 | 10 | #9,573 | 26 | #3,344 |
| 2000 | — | — | 20 | #3,954 |
| 1995 | — | — | 20 | #3,341 |
| 1990 | 7 | #10,509 | 22 | #2,884 |
| 1985 | — | — | 13 | #3,455 |
| 1980 | — | — | 24 | #2,173 |
| 1975 | — | — | 22 | #2,079 |
| 1970 | — | — | 31 | #1,528 |
| 1965 | 7 | #5,418 | 50 | #1,044 |
| 1960 | — | — | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — | 8 | #3,029 |
| 1950 | — | — | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Destry in 2025?
Destry did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Destry?
1,647 babies have been named Destry in the United States since 1955, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Destry most popular?
Destry peaked in 1964, when 154 newborns received the name.
Is Destry a boy or girl name?
Destry is used for both: about 9% of babies named Destry have been girls and 91% boys.
Is the name Destry rising or falling?
Destry is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.