How Many People Are Named Desmon?
Complete statistics for the name Desmon: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Desmon is a very rare male name, with only 1,239 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 266,333 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with nearly half of its bearers under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 30All 1,285 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1992Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Desmon Through the Generations
Desmon peaked in popularity in 1992 with 51 births, but since then, its usage has been declining. Today, most people named Desmon are around 30 years old, with a significant portion still under 30, indicating it's a relatively new generation name. The age distribution shows 618 under 30, 667 aged between 30 and 60, and none over 60, suggesting it's a name that's becoming less common as older generations pass.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Desmon's American roots
📄 About the Name Desmon
How Many People Have the Name Desmon?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,239 people in the United States currently share the name Desmon. That works out to roughly 1 in every 266,333 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Desmon a Common or Rare Name?
Desmon is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Desmon Mean?
Desmon means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Desmon in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Desmon Most Popular?
The name Desmon reached peak popularity in 1992, with 51 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Desmon?
Approximately 1,239 people named Desmon live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,285. That works out to roughly 1 in 266,333 Americans.
Is Desmon a rare name?
Desmon is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 266,333 Americans has this name.
What does the name Desmon mean?
Desmon means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from American origins.
Is Desmon more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Desmon are male and 0% are female.
When was Desmon most popular?
Desmon peaked in 1992 with 51 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.