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How Many People Are Named Desmond?
Estimated people named Desmond living in the U.S. today
37,279
Gender distribution
99% male · 1% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 39,419
- Peak year: 1992 (1,079 births)
- Estimated living today: 37,279
Desmond by age group — who carries the name today?
Desmond popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Desmond
Desmond has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 39,419 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 37,279 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 9,169 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Desmonds you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Desmond in the US?
An estimated 37,279 people named Desmond are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Desmond rare — about 1 in 9,169 Americans.
Is Desmond a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Desmond is 99% male and 1% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Desmond most popular?
Desmond peaked in 1992, when 1,079 babies were given the name. Its current trend is rising compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Desmond?
Desmond ranks #1,093 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 46 out of 100 (higher means rarer).