Masculine dossier · first seen 1904
Desmond
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
1992
Peak births
1,069
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Millennial
Quick answers about Desmond
How many people are named Desmond?
An estimated 37,755 living Americans are named Desmond.
How rare is Desmond?
Desmond is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 839 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 21.5% from its 1992 peak.
How old is the typical Desmond?
The median age of a living American named Desmond is approximately 23 years, with most bearers falling between 11 and 36 years old.
Is Desmond still popular?
Yes. Desmond is holding steady, with 839 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Desmond most common?
Desmond has its strongest geographic signal in Mississippi, where it appears 4.5× more often than the national baseline.
1904Peak 19922025
Peak year
1992
Decline from peak
21.5%
2025
839
All-time
40,031