Desmon
Meaningfrom south Munster · English form of Desmond
- US rank
- #8,910
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,677 in 1992
8 babies were named Desmon in the US in 2025. It has climbed 644 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1969–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Desmon you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 212,766 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Desmon, 8 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Desmon would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDesmon first shows up in US birth records in 1969, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 56 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1992, when it ranked #1,677. Today it's #8,910, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowDesmon was 5.4× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 39,216 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 212,766.
- TrendDesmon has climbed 644 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #8,910. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningDesmon is an English form of Desmond, which means “from south Munster”.
About the name Desmon
Desmon is a boy name of Irish origin meaning “from south Munster”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-mon”. US birth records list Desmon for boys from 1969 to 2025, in 56 of those 57 years. Its best year was 1992, when it ranked #1,677 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #8,910, with 8 babies.
Origin:Irish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2.8 | 357,143 boys |
| 1970s | 8.1 | 124,069 boys |
| 1980s | 13 | 74,850 boys |
| 1990s | 20 | 49,456 boys |
| 2000s | 15 | 64,893 boys |
| 2010s | 7.3 | 137,552 boys |
| 2020s | 6.9 | 145,631 boys |
More Irish boy names
- Boy name: Liam · resolute protector
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Unisex name: Logan · little hollow
- Unisex name: Nolan · descendant of Nuallán
- Unisex name: Gael · a Gael
- Boy name: Arthur · possibly bear
- Unisex name: Ryan · little king
- Boy name: Dominic · of the Lord
Questions about the name Desmon
What does the name Desmon mean?
Desmon means “from south Munster” in English, as a form of Desmond.
What is the origin of the name Desmon?
Desmon has Irish roots in our records. Other Irish names include Liam, Owen, Logan.
Is Desmon a boy or girl name?
Desmon is a boy name.
How popular is the name Desmon?
Desmon ranked #8,910 for US boys in 2025, given to 8 babies. Its best year was 1992 (#1,677).