Girl · #14,580 in 2026

Desteni

Name: Popularity of the name Desteni in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Desteni, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#14,580

Peak Rank

#5,570 (2001)

Total Babies

192

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1991

First Year

2013

Last Year

2001

Peak Year

#5570

Peak Rank

192

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Desteni

Desteni first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1991, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2001, when 20 Destenis were born — ranking #5,570 that year. As of 2026, Desteni ranks #14,580 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 192 Destenis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Desteni

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

Destini
Destiny
Descend
Descent
Dissent
Decine
Dessin
Disano
Decennary
Decennia
Decimo
Dni

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Desteni

What does the name Desteni mean?

Desteni is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1991. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Desteni in 2026?

In 2026, Desteni ranks #14,580 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Desteni most popular?

Desteni reached its peak popularity in 2001, ranking #5,570 that year with 20 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Desteni most popular?

Desteni has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Desteni.

Is Desteni a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Desteni is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Desteni?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Desteni include Tyona, Keelan, Sadira. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Desteni

Desteni is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1991 and has accumulated 192 births in the dataset. Desteni's peak popularity came in 2001 when it ranked #5,570. Use the chart and map above to compare Desteni'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.