Destry Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Destry originates from Old French, meaning 'from the town of Destry.' The name has evolved through historical forms from Old French to Modern English. It is often associated with a sense of adventure and uniqueness. There is no biblical relevance to the name.
The name Destry is most popular in Idaho, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Destry has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Destry' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2684th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1581st out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2476th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4516th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 7511th out of 23106 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 12526th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 11870th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 12938th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 18400th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 30306th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Destry' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Destry"
Pronunciation
/ˈdɛstri/
Origin
English
Etymology
Destry is derived from the Old French name 'Destrée,' which means 'from the town of Destry' in France. The name is believed to have been introduced to England after the Norman Conquest.
Meaning
from the town of Destry
Language Evolution
Old French: Destrée, Middle English: Destrie, Modern English: Destry
Historical Usage
Destry gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in the United States, as a given name and surname.
Variants & Derivatives
Destrye, Destrie
Modern Popularity & Image
Destry is perceived as a unique and somewhat vintage name, often associated with adventurous and spirited traits.
Famous People
Destry Allyn Spielberg - American actress and director, Destry Rides Again - a character in Western films
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Destry"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Destry"
"Destry" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2684th of 7552 | 178 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1581st of 10718 | 490 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2476th of 16616 | 407 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 4516th of 24088 | 302 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 7511th of 23106 | 124 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 12526th of 12526 | 5 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 11870th of 19264 | 29 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 12938th of 27321 | 57 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 18400th of 35406 | 49 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 30306th of 30306 | 5 |
Regional Popularity of "Destry" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
51.50% 1147th/2227 |
- |
49.77% 1420th/2853 |
52.76% 1464th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
57.71% 1695th/2937 |
- |
57.82% 2034th/3518 |
40.63% 1643rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
45.40% 2358th/5194 |
63.94% 4039th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - |
67.40% 5030th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Destry" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Destry"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Destry" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.