Desmond Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Desmond is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Desmond?
Desmond is spelled D-E-S-M-O-N-D. The name has 7 letters.
Desmond at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Desmond derives from an Irish territorial name meaning “South Munster,” referring to a region in Ireland.
- Origin
- Desmond is commonly associated with a historical region in Ireland known as South Munster or Deasmhumhain in Irish.
- Pronunciation
- DEZ-mund · 2 syllables
Desmond Popularity in 2025
Rank#376
Recorded Births839
- Boys usage fell 8 places to #376 and recorded 52 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Desmond Mean?
Desmond derives from an Irish territorial name meaning “South Munster,” referring to a region in Ireland.
Origin: Desmond is commonly associated with a historical region in Ireland known as South Munster or Deasmhumhain in Irish.
How Do You Pronounce Desmond?
PronunciationDEZ-mund
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Desmond?
- History
- The name Desmond has been used historically as a surname and given name, and is connected to the noble title Earl of Desmond in Ireland.
Desmond Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2004 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 839 | #376 |
| 2024 | Boys | 891 | #368 |
| 2023 | Boys | 797 | #399 |
| 2022 | Boys | 907 | #363 |
| 2021 | Boys | 920 | #354 |
| 2020 | Boys | 862 | #361 |
| 2019 | Boys | 863 | #369 |
| 2018 | Boys | 1,030 | #323 |
| 2017 | Boys | 1,047 | #327 |
| 2016 | Boys | 894 | #371 |
| 2015 | Boys | 962 | #351 |
| 2014 | Boys | 1,035 | #330 |
| 2013 | Girls | 5 | #16,547 |
| 2013 | Boys | 984 | #329 |
| 2012 | Boys | 924 | #339 |
| 2011 | Boys | 843 | #355 |
| 2010 | Boys | 878 | #349 |
| 2009 | Boys | 789 | #383 |
| 2008 | Boys | 720 | #412 |
| 2007 | Girls | 5 | #17,636 |
| 2007 | Boys | 676 | #425 |
| 2006 | Boys | 583 | #463 |
| 2005 | Boys | 530 | #472 |
| 2004 | Boys | 543 | #466 |
When Was Desmond Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1992 · Boys
1,069 recorded births
National rank #264
2017 · Boys
1,047 recorded births
National rank #327
2014 · Boys
1,035 recorded births
National rank #330
2018 · Boys
1,030 recorded births
National rank #323
Where Desmond Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| VT | #64 | 7 |
| WY | #89 | 5 |
| AK | #143 | 6 |
| MA | #178 | 38 |
| WA | #182 | 48 |
| ME | #206 | 6 |
| OR | #247 | 17 |
| MD | #257 | 21 |