Boy · #1,804 in 2026

Dezmond

Name: Popularity of the name Dezmond in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Dezmond, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#1,804

Peak Rank

#1,065 (2009)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

-11%

1975

First Year

2026

Last Year

2009

Peak Year

#1065

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Dezmond

Dezmond first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1975, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2009, when 135 Dezmonds were born — ranking #1,298 that year. As of 2026, Dezmond ranks #1,804 for baby boys with 91 births, gradually falling (-11%). In total, more than 4K Dezmonds have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Dezmond

Phonetically similar names — useful when Dezmond is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Desmond
Diamond
Dimond
Dymond
Daysman
Desman
Desmon
Desmonds
Doucement
Desmine
Demon
Demand

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dezmond

What does the name Dezmond mean?

Dezmond is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1975. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Dezmond in 2026?

In 2026, Dezmond ranks #1,804 among boys' names in the U.S., with 91 babies given the name that year.

When was Dezmond most popular?

Dezmond reached its peak popularity in 2009, ranking #1,065 that year with 135 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Dezmond most popular?

Dezmond has historically been most popular in New Mexico, South Carolina, Mississippi. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Dezmond.

Is Dezmond a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Dezmond is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Dezmond?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Dezmond include Benjamen, Juanita, Demetris. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Dezmond

Dezmond is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1975 and has accumulated 4K births in the dataset. Dezmond's peak popularity came in 2009 when it ranked #1,065. Use the chart and map above to compare Dezmond's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.