De, of Latin origin, is a unisex given name that means 'from the people' or 'leader'. It gained popularity as a short form of longer names such as Deborah or Dennis but can also be used independently. This simple yet strong-sounding name has been chosen by parents across various cultures for its modern appeal and timeless essence.
The name De had a significant surge in popularity from the mid-1950s onwards, with birth years showing a consistent increase until peaking at 27 births in 1968. However, it experienced a steady decline thereafter, with fewer than 10 births per year recorded between 1973 and 2005. Despite this drop, the name De still accumulated a total of 641 births over the course of these years.