n.

Desmond

Masculine #731 in 2024
Total births
39,419
Peak year
1992
Rank 2024
#731
Years on record
117
Births per year, 1904–2024 · peak 1,079 in 1992
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About the name Desmond

Desmond ranked #731 among U.S. baby names in 2024. Since 1904, 39,419 babies have been named Desmond, peaking in 1992 with 1,079 births. The 2010s were its biggest decade, with 9,464 births. Its popularity has held steady in recent years. It is predominantly a boys' name.

How popular is the name Desmond?
Desmond ranked #731 among U.S. baby names in 2024, with 39,419 babies given the name since 1904.
When did the name Desmond peak?
Desmond peaked in 1992, when 1,079 babies were given the name.
Is Desmond a girl's or boy's name?
Desmond is predominantly given to boys in the United States.

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