boy name
Desmond
Gender
Boy
Popularity
#376 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Desmond in the US, 1880–2025
Desmond first appears in US records in 1904. It peaked in 1992, when 1,069 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 839.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Desmond popular?
Steady Desmond has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 1992.
| 2020s | 5,216 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 9,460 | |
| 2000s | 6,316 | |
| 1990s | 7,858 | |
| 1980s | 5,400 | |
| 1970s | 3,066 | |
| 1960s | 1,180 | |
| 1950s | 492 | |
| 1940s | 247 | |
| 1930s | 238 | |
| 1920s | 380 | |
| 1910s | 164 | |
| 1900s | 14 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Desmond a boy or a girl name?
Desmond is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Desmond a popular name right now?
Desmond has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 1992.
How popular is the name Desmond?
In 2025, Desmond ranked #376 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Desmond most popular?
Desmond was most popular in 1992, when about 1,069 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.