boy's name
Desmund
DEZ-mund (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 125
Desmund is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2016 it was given to 5 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 1990, when 12 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1977.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Desmund Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2010s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 28 |
| 1990s | 71 |
| 2000s | 11 |
| 2010s | 10 |
How Popular Is Desmund?
In 2016, Desmund was given to 5 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 Desmund
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Desmund Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Desmund over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Desmund
- English DEZ-mund
Sibling Names for Desmund
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Desmund — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Desmund
How popular is the name Desmund?
In 2016, Desmund was given to 5 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 Desmund a girl's or a boy's name?
Desmund is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Desmund?
Desmund has 2 syllables.
When was Desmund most popular?
Desmund peaked in 1990, when 12 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.