Girl · #12,425 in 2026

Desma

Diethylstilbestrol (DES), also known as stilbestrol or stilboestrol, is a nonsteroidal estrogen medication. Its use now rare; in the past, it was widely used for a variety of indications, including pregnancy support for those with a history of recurrent miscarriage, hormone therapy for menopausal symptoms and estrogen deficiency, treatment of prostate cancer and breast cancer, and other uses.

Current Rank
#12,425
Peak Rank
#3,169 (1968)
Total Babies
445
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1915
First Year
1998
Last Year
1968
Peak Year
#3169
Peak Rank
445
Total Count
49
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Desma

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

Diethylstilbestrol (DES), also known as stilbestrol or stilboestrol, is a nonsteroidal estrogen medication. Its use now rare; in the past, it was widely used for a variety of indications, including pregnancy support for those with a history of recurrent miscarriage, hormone therapy for menopausal symptoms and estrogen deficiency, treatment of prostate cancer and breast cancer, and other uses.

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The Story of Desma

Desma first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1915, with 11 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1968, when 17 Desmas were born — ranking #3,169 that year. As of 2026, Desma ranks #12,425 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 445 Desmas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Desma

Phonetically similar names — useful when Desma 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 Desma

What does the name Desma mean?
Diethylstilbestrol (DES), also known as stilbestrol or stilboestrol, is a nonsteroidal estrogen medication. Its use now rare; in the past, it was widely used for a variety of indications, including pregnancy support for those with a history of recurrent miscarriage, hormone therapy for menopausal symptoms and estrogen deficiency, treatment of prostate cancer and breast cancer, and other uses.
How popular is Desma in 2026?
In 2026, Desma ranks #12,425 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Desma most popular?
Desma reached its peak popularity in 1968, ranking #3,169 that year with 17 babies given the name.
Is Desma a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Desma is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Desma?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Desma include Nastasia, Valleri, Tonga. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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Tonga
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Shannell
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About the name Desma

Desma is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1915 and has accumulated 445 births in the dataset. Desma's peak popularity came in 1968 when it ranked #3,169. Use the chart and map above to compare Desma'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.