girl's name
Desmona
dez-MOH-nuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 27
Desmona is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1979 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1973, when 6 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1970.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Desmona Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 27 |
How Popular Is Desmona?
In 1979, Desmona was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Desmona
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Desmona Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Desmona over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Desmona
- English dez-MOH-nuh
Sibling Names for Desmona
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Desmona — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Desmona
How popular is the name Desmona?
In 1979, Desmona was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Desmona a girl's or a boy's name?
Desmona is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Desmona?
Desmona has 3 syllables.
When was Desmona most popular?
Desmona peaked in 1973, when 6 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.