How Many People Are Named Desmond?

39,419

people in the United States are named Desmond

1 in 8,498 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#1266

πŸ’Ž Rare

Population Percentage

0.0118%

Of US population

Peak Year

1992

1,079 births

Trend

β†’

Stable

πŸ“– Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English, Irish
Pronunciation: DEZ-mΙ™nd
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

From an Irish surname which was derived from Deasmhumhain meaning "South Munster", originally indicating a person who came from that region in Ireland.

Related & Similar Names

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
0.6%
Male
99.4%

This name is Primarily Male

πŸ‘₯ Age Distribution

Average Age: 25.9 years old

Young (<30) 24,570
62.3%
Adult (30–60) 12,921
32.8%
Senior (>60) 1,928
4.9%

πŸ“ˆ Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1904 to 2024

πŸ“ State-Wise Distribution

California 3,560
Texas 2,810
New York 2,616
Georgia 1,923
Florida 1,759
Michigan 1,590
North Carolina 1,447
Illinois 1,445
Louisiana 1,403
Ohio 1,381

πŸ’‘ Fun Facts About "Desmond"

  • 888 babies were named Desmond in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1992
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1904
  • Most popular in California

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