Dezmond
Meaningfrom South Munster · English form of Desmond
- US rank
- #2,056
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,065 in 1997
72 babies were named Dezmond in the US in 2025. It has dropped 313 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1975–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Dezmond you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 23,697 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Dezmond, 72 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Dezmond would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDezmond first shows up in US birth records in 1975, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 50 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1997, when it reached #1,065.
- TrendDezmond has slipped 313 places over the last five years and now sits at #2,056. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedDezmond is most popular in Indiana, where it ranks #844, followed by Washington (#999). It's in the top 1,000 in 2 states.
- MeaningDezmond is an English form of Desmond, which means “from South Munster”.
About the name Dezmond
Dezmond is a boy name of Irish origin meaning “from South Munster”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-ond”. US birth records list Dezmond for boys from 1975 to 2025, in 50 of those 51 years. Its best year was 1997, when it ranked #1,065 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,056, with 72 babies.
Origin:Irish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2.8 | 357,143 boys |
| 1980s | 9.9 | 101,112 boys |
| 1990s | 38 | 26,309 boys |
| 2000s | 48 | 20,627 boys |
| 2010s | 63 | 15,908 boys |
| 2020s | 52 | 19,200 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 Dezmond
What does the name Dezmond mean?
Dezmond means “from South Munster” in English, as a form of Desmond.
What is the origin of the name Dezmond?
Dezmond has Irish roots in our records. Other Irish names include Liam, Owen, Logan.
Is Dezmond a boy or girl name?
Dezmond is a boy name.
How popular is the name Dezmond?
Dezmond ranked #2,056 for US boys in 2025, given to 72 babies. Its best year was 1997 (#1,065).