Desmond
boy name#376 in 2025Desmond entered the US charts in 1904, peaked at #264 in 1992, ranks #376 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1904–2025
#376
rank today
#264
peak (1992)
839
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1046 |
| 1910s | #1542 |
| 1920s | #1223 |
| 1930s | #1428 |
| 1940s | #1439 |
| 1950s | #1080 |
| 1960s | #707 |
| 1970s | #472 |
| 1980s | #367 |
| 1990s | #330 |
| 2000s | #427 |
| 2010s | #344 |
| 2020s | #370 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Desmond has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 38,000 people named Desmond are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Desmond alive today was born around 2001, making them about 24 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 ranks #376 among US boy names in 2025, with 839 babies given the name.
- When was the name Desmond most popular?
- Desmond peaked in 1992, reaching #264 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Desmond with classmates?
- Desmond will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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