Desmond
5 countries#376 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Desmond was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
40,264 births recorded 1904–2025 · currently #376 · peaked in 1992 with 1,080 births
Most common in: California, Texas, New York, Georgia, Florida
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
436 births recorded 1974–2021 · peaked in 1975 with 23 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
267 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1984 · peaked in 2009 with 22 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
146 births recorded 1974–2018 · peaked in 1975 with 23 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
70 births recorded 1987–2022 · currently #3308 · peaked in 2019 with 10 births
Most common in: Guyane
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
23 births recorded 1997–2015 · peaked in 2001 with 5 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Desmond’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #463 | — |
| 2007 | #425 | ↑38 |
| 2008 | #412 | ↑13 |
| 2009 | #383 | ↑29 |
| 2010 | #349 | ↑34 |
| 2011 | #355 | ↓6 |
| 2012 | #339 | ↑16 |
| 2013 | #329 | ↑10 |
| 2014 | #330 | ↓1 |
| 2015 | #351 | ↓21 |
| 2016 | #371 | ↓20 |
| 2017 | #327 | ↑44 |
| 2018 | #323 | ↑4 |
| 2019 | #369 | ↓46 |
| 2020 | #361 | ↑8 |
| 2021 | #354 | ↑7 |
| 2022 | #363 | ↓9 |
| 2023 | #399 | ↓36 |
| 2024 | #368 | ↑31 |
| 2025 | #376 | ↓8 |
Frequently asked questions about Desmond
Is Desmond a popular name?
Yes — Desmond currently ranks #376 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Desmond more common for boys or girls?
Desmond is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Desmond most popular?
Desmond peaked in 1992 in United States, with 1,080 recorded births that year.
Is Desmond rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Desmond’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #874 in 1904 to #376 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Desmond?
At least 40,770 babies have been recorded with the name Desmond across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Desmond popular in more than one country?
Yes — Desmond appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, France, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Desmond?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Desmond include Forrest, Kayce, Clark, Hugo.
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