Dezmond
Every Dezmond since 1975 — 3,632 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Dezmond
Dezmond is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,060 in 2025 with 72 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1975, 3,632 American babies have been named Dezmond. Its peak came in 2009, when 135 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Dezmond stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Dezmond year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 72 | #2,060 |
| 2024 | 88 | #1,838 |
| 2023 | 88 | #1,818 |
| 2022 | 108 | #1,613 |
| 2021 | 96 | #1,702 |
| 2020 | 88 | #1,749 |
| 2019 | 105 | #1,584 |
| 2018 | 116 | #1,492 |
| 2017 | 118 | #1,450 |
| 2016 | 120 | #1,446 |
| 2015 | 127 | #1,370 |
| 2014 | 118 | #1,423 |
| 2013 | 133 | #1,299 |
| 2012 | 117 | #1,422 |
| 2011 | 117 | #1,416 |
| 2010 | 111 | #1,472 |
| 2009 | 135 | #1,298 |
| 2008 | 94 | #1,644 |
| 2007 | 83 | #1,773 |
| 2006 | 97 | #1,537 |
| 2005 | 83 | #1,639 |
| 2004 | 89 | #1,507 |
| 2003 | 83 | #1,541 |
| 2002 | 99 | #1,335 |
| 2001 | 99 | #1,319 |
| 2000 | 104 | #1,262 |
| 1995 | 64 | #1,497 |
| 1990 | 45 | #1,760 |
| 1985 | 25 | #2,185 |
| 1980 | 11 | #3,679 |
| 1975 | 6 | #4,967 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Dezmond in 2025?
Dezmond ranked #2,060 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 72 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Dezmond?
3,632 babies have been named Dezmond in the United States since 1975, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Dezmond most popular?
Dezmond peaked in 2009, when 135 newborns received the name.
Is Dezmond a boy or girl name?
Dezmond is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Dezmond rising or falling?
Dezmond is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.