Total births
1,502
Unisex name · since 1955
Destry
Since 1955, U.S. Social Security records show 1,502 babies named Destry, peaking in 1964. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,502
- total births
- 1955–2023
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 23%
- born in that decade
1,502 boys have been named Destry since 1955, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Destry has been recorded 1,502 times among boys since 1955, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1960s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1955 to 2023.
- 1,502 total births
- 1955–2023 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 23% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,502 boys have been named Destry since 1955, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 2023.
- 1,502
- total births
- 1955–2023
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 23%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
23% of everyone ever named Destry was born in this single decade.
1964
Single peak year
149 babies were named Destry in 1964 - its busiest year on record.
Destry's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Destry's full recorded timeline at 1992, 38% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 62% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1958, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1964 peak of 149 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Destry at a glance
Last recorded 2023Peak year
1964
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1955
Destry popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1955–2023
- Peak year (1964)
- 149
- Annual births at peak, across 69 years of records
Destry popularity over time - girls
145 total births recorded since 1964 (Destry as girls' name)
Destry by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Destry's strongest decade.
338 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 23% of all-time use.
Destry births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 29
1950s
29 births
- 1960s
1960s
338 births
- 1970s
1970s
277 births
- 1980s
1980s
230 births
- 1990s
1990s
280 births
- 2000s
2000s
164 births
- 2010s
2010s
136 births
- 2020s 48
2020s
48 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 338 births (23% of all-time use).
How Destry compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Destry's total volume
Destry vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Destry by state
Where Destry concentrates geographically, total births since 1955
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 48 | 3.2% |
| #2 | California | | 38 | 2.5% |
| #3 | Louisiana | | 12 | 0.8% |
| #4 | North Carolina | | 10 | 0.7% |
| #5 | Ohio | | 10 | 0.7% |
| #6 | Georgia | | 7 | 0.5% |
| #7 | Kansas | | 7 | 0.5% |
| #8 | Alabama | | 6 | 0.4% |
Texas share of Destry's total US births 3.2%
Even split
48 of 1,502 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 14 reporting states.
Destry appears in 14 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Destry? ▼
1,502 babies have been named Destry since 1955. It was last recorded in 2023. The peak year was 1964 with 149 births.
When was Destry most popular? ▼
Destry was most popular in the 1960s decade with 338 total births. The single peak year was 1964.
Where is Destry most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Destry are Texas (48 births), California (38 births), Louisiana (12 births).
Is Destry a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Destry is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 1,502 births, and as a girl's name it has 145 births.
How long has the name Destry been used? ▼
Records for Destry go back to 1955, giving 69 years of history through 2023.
What names are similar to Destry? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Desmond, Deshawn, Destin, Deshaun, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Destry's data
- Destry's decade-level peak was the 1960s (338 total births); usage has since declined to 48 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Destrys (48 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Destry
Nearby Names Like Destry
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Destry
Desmond Boy
#368 40,031 births
Deshawn Boy
#1435 16,074 births
Destin Boy
#1677 6,124 births
Deshaun Boy
#3120 5,718 births
Desean Boy
#4749 4,031 births
Compare Destry side by side: Destry vs Desmond Destry vs Deshawn Destry vs Destin
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1955–2023 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Destry: Baby Name Since 1955 - 1,502 Births, Peak 1964." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/destry. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Destry draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.