Holding steady.
Popularity of Dezzie since 1882
Babies named Dezzie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1918, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Dezzie's real moment was 1882.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 10 |
| 1890s | 27 |
| 1900s | 42 |
| 1910s | 79 |
| 1920s | 56 |
| 1930s | 23 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Dezzie is an extremely rare name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1882, but has never ranked in the top 1000. Its peak year was 1882, the same year it was first recorded, suggesting very sporadic use. The name has remained stable in its obscurity, with no significant revival. While similar to names like Dessie or Dezzy, Dezzie carries a vintage, turn-of-the-century feel. Without clear etymology, it likely originated as a nickname for longer names like Desdemona or Desiree. Parents drawn to Dezzie are often seeking a unique, historical name with a soft sound.
Dezzie likely originated as a nickname or diminutive, possibly from Desdemona (from Shakespeare's Othello) or as a variant of Dessie, a pet form of names like Desiree or Dorothy. Its recorded use in the United States dates to the 1880s, mostly as a feminine given name, but it has never been common.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Dezzie
Names that share Dezzie's style, for a brother or sister.
