Dez
A diminutive of the male given name Desmond.
Every Dez since 1999 — 358 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Dez
Dez is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #9,949 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1999, 358 American babies have been named Dez. Its peak came in 2015, when 44 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Dez stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Dez year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #9,949 |
| 2024 | 17 | #5,493 |
| 2023 | 15 | #6,006 |
| 2022 | 25 | #4,209 |
| 2021 | 16 | #5,610 |
| 2020 | 13 | #6,384 |
| 2019 | 18 | #5,213 |
| 2018 | 14 | #6,117 |
| 2017 | 21 | #4,639 |
| 2016 | 30 | #3,612 |
| 2015 | 44 | #2,730 |
| 2014 | 31 | #3,473 |
| 2013 | 25 | #3,993 |
| 2012 | 27 | #3,823 |
| 2011 | 12 | #6,686 |
| 2010 | 19 | #4,886 |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | 11 | #7,328 |
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| 2005 | 8 | #8,489 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dez mean?
A diminutive of the male given name Desmond.
How popular is the name Dez in 2025?
Dez ranked #9,949 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Dez?
358 babies have been named Dez in the United States since 1999, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Dez most popular?
Dez peaked in 2015, when 44 newborns received the name.
Is Dez a boy or girl name?
Dez is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Dez rising or falling?
Dez is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.