Desmond
girl nameDesmond entered the US charts in 1975, peaked at #5868 in 1997, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1975–2025
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rank today
#5868
peak (1997)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #7027 |
| 1980s | #7833 |
| 1990s | #8168 |
| 2000s | #15486 |
| 2010s | #16547 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Desmond are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Desmond alive today was born around 1991, making them about 34 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Desmond in 2025?
- Desmond is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Desmond most popular?
- Desmond peaked in 1997, reaching #5868 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Desmond with classmates?
- Desmond will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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