How Many People Are Named Destry?

Complete statistics for the name Destry: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Destry
Very Rare
English surname used as a first name

Destry means 'strong' and is a very rare name for boys. Only 1,526 people named Destry live in the US today, making up just 1 in 216,206 Americans. The name peaked in popularity way back in 1964 with 154 births.

~1,526
Living in US
1 in 216,206
Americans
1964
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Strong
🌐
Origin
English surname used as a first name
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Confident Determined Resilient
1
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,845
Worldwide Bearers
#216,403
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
1,526
🇮🇩 Indonesia
109
🇿🇦 South Africa
36
🇨🇦 Canada
15
🇵🇭 Philippines
14
🇲🇾 Malaysia
10
🇦🇺 Australia
7
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
4
🇯🇲 Jamaica
2
🇪🇸 Spain
2

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,385 (91%)
♀ Female
141 (9%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 40
480
Would be under 30 (29%)
926
Would be 30–60 (56%)
240
Would be over 60 (15%)

All 1,646 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1964

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
91
Classic Feel
54
Modern Appeal
56
International
86

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Destry Through the Generations

Destry, a name that evokes strength and resilience, has seen its share of ups and downs over the decades. Born out of the mid-20th century, it reached its peak in 1964 with 154 births, marking a high point in its history. Since then, the name has been on a steady decline, but it still holds a special place among those who carry it. Today, there are around 1,526 people named Destry in the US, with the majority being adults aged 30 to 60, indicating a generation that embraced this strong moniker during its heyday.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 48
California 38
Louisiana 12
North Carolina 10
Ohio 10
Georgia 7
Kansas 7
Alabama 6
Idaho 6
Colorado 5

✨ Similar Names to Destry

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Destry's English surname used as a first name roots

📄 About the Name Destry

How Many People Have the Name Destry?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,526 people in the United States currently share the name Destry. That works out to roughly 1 in every 216,206 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Destry a Common or Rare Name?

Destry is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Destry Mean?

Destry means "strong" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Destry in SSA data, approximately 91% are male and 9% are female.

When Was Destry Most Popular?

The name Destry reached peak popularity in 1964, with 154 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Destry?

Approximately 1,526 people named Destry live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,646. That works out to roughly 1 in 216,206 Americans.

Is Destry a rare name?

Destry is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 216,206 Americans has this name.

What does the name Destry mean?

Destry means "strong" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.

Is Destry more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 91% of people named Destry are male and 9% are female.

When was Destry most popular?

Destry peaked in 1964 with 154 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,526
All-Time Births1,646
1 in X1 in 216,206
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age40
Peak Year1964
World Rank#216,403
Male %91%
Female %9%

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Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.