Desmond
Desmond is a distinctive choice, ranked #1307 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Desmond in their class.
About the Name Desmond
Desmond has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 127 places in five years. It was most popular in 2009 at #1133 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Desmond is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Desmond in their class.
In the US it ranks even higher at #368, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
⭐ Famous People Named Desmond
- Desmond Bryant — Desmond Jerel Bryant is an American former professional football player who was a defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL).
- Desmond King (professor) — Desmond King is the Andrew W.
- Dermot Desmond — Dermot Desmond is an Irish businessman and financier.
Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Desmond
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In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Desmond
Almost certainly the only Desmond in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2025)
Rank · SSA official data
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