Girl · #15,678 in 2026

Deisi

The Déisi were a social class in Ireland between the ancient and early medieval period. The various peoples listed under the heading déis shared a similar status in Gaelic Ireland, and had little or no actual kinship, though they were often thought of as genetically related.

Current Rank
#15,678
Peak Rank
#3,804 (1999)
Total Babies
574
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1983
First Year
2018
Last Year
1999
Peak Year
#3804
Peak Rank
574
Total Count
31
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Deisi

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

The Déisi were a social class in Ireland between the ancient and early medieval period. The various peoples listed under the heading déis shared a similar status in Gaelic Ireland, and had little or no actual kinship, though they were often thought of as genetically related.

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Etymology
Déisi is an Old Irish term that is derived from the word déis , which meant in its original sense a "vassal" or "subject" and, in particular, people who paid rent to a landowner. As such, it denoted a specific social class. Later, however, it was more often used as a collective term for the members of particular septs , regarded as originating in that social class. Roman era Irish settlements in Britain.

The Story of Deisi

Deisi first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1983, with 26 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1999, when 31 Deisis were born — ranking #3,804 that year. As of 2026, Deisi ranks #15,678 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 574 Deisis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Deisi

Phonetically similar names — useful when Deisi is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Deisi

What does the name Deisi mean?
The Déisi were a social class in Ireland between the ancient and early medieval period. The various peoples listed under the heading déis shared a similar status in Gaelic Ireland, and had little or no actual kinship, though they were often thought of as genetically related.
How popular is Deisi in 2026?
In 2026, Deisi ranks #15,678 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Deisi most popular?
Deisi reached its peak popularity in 1999, ranking #3,804 that year with 31 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Deisi most popular?
Deisi has historically been most popular in California, Illinois, New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Deisi.
Is Deisi a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Deisi is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Deisi?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Deisi include Melenie, Anecia, Shiana. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Deisi

Deisi is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1983 and has accumulated 574 births in the dataset. Deisi's peak popularity came in 1999 when it ranked #3,804. Use the chart and map above to compare Deisi's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.