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Desmond

Recorded 1904–2025 · United States

Desmond was most popular in 1992, when 1,080 American babies were given the name — ranking #526 that year. In 2025 it ranked #752, with 839 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 40,264 people named Desmond.

Most popular in1992
Rank that year#526
Births that year1,080
Total since 188040,264

Desmond over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Desmond’s peak in 1992. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org