Desdemona
girl nameDesdemona entered the US charts in 1904, peaked at #1659 in 1904, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1904–2025
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rank today
#1659
peak (1904)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1659 |
| 1910s | #4814 |
| 1970s | #8381 |
| 1990s | #10569 |
| 2010s | #11615 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Desdemona are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Desdemona alive today was born around 1977, making them about 48 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Desdemona in 2025?
- Desdemona is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Desdemona most popular?
- Desdemona peaked in 1904, reaching #1659 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Desdemona with classmates?
- Desdemona will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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