How Many People Are Named Desmond?
Complete statistics for the name Desmond: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Desmond means 'wealthy guardian' in Irish, making it both rare and meaningful, only 1 in 8,887 Americans share this name. With around 37,135 people named Desmond alive today, it's clear that this is a genuinely modern name, with over half under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 11 represents spiritual awakening and intuition.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 28All 39,419 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: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Desmond Through the Generations
Desmond has seen its popularity rise steadily since peaking in 1992 with 1,079 births. Today, the average age of those named Desmond is 28, indicating a strong presence among younger generations. The age distribution shows a significant portion of Desmonds under 30, with 22,575 individuals in this category, compared to 14,658 aged between 30 and 60, and just 2,186 over 60.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Desmond's Irish roots
📄 About the Name Desmond
How Many People Have the Name Desmond?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 7,048 people in the United States currently share the name Desmond. That works out to roughly 1 in every 47,027 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Desmond a Common or Rare Name?
Desmond is classified as 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 Desmond Mean?
Desmond means "wealthy guardian" and comes from Irish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Desmond in SSA data, approximately 99% are male and 1% are female.
When Was Desmond Most Popular?
The name Desmond reached peak popularity in 1992, with 1,079 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
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 Desmond?
Approximately 7,048 people named Desmond live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 7,048. That works out to roughly 1 in 47,027 Americans.
Is Desmond a rare name?
Desmond is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 47,027 Americans has this name.
What does the name Desmond mean?
Desmond means "wealthy guardian" and comes from Irish origins.
Is Desmond more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 99% of people named Desmond are male and 1% are female.
When was Desmond most popular?
Desmond peaked in 1992 with 1,079 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
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.