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Desmon

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Meaning of Desmon: Irish: 'from South Munster'

Desmon is a boy's name most strongly associated with Irish naming. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 8470th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.

US rank 2025

#8470

8 babies in 2025

England & Wales 2024

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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted

US babies since 1880

1,293

First recorded 1969 · peak 1992

Trend

stable

Style: rare

Popularity over time

1981: 19 babies1982: 20 babies1983: 13 babies1984: 22 babies1985: 27 babies1986: 25 babies1987: 22 babies1988: 31 babies1989: 39 babies1990: 45 babies19901991: 49 babies1992: 51 babies1993: 43 babies1994: 31 babies1995: 37 babies1996: 27 babies1997: 49 babies1998: 39 babies1999: 24 babies2000: 50 babies20002001: 40 babies2002: 43 babies2003: 36 babies2004: 26 babies2005: 32 babies2006: 25 babies2007: 27 babies2008: 15 babies2009: 12 babies2010: 19 babies20102011: 11 babies2012: 17 babies2013: 16 babies2014: 12 babies2015: 15 babies2016: 12 babies2017: 17 babies2018: 9 babies2019: 9 babies2020: 7 babies20202021: 14 babies2022: 12 babies2023: 13 babies2024: 17 babies2025: 8 babies
US babies named Desmon per year (Social Security Administration). Peak bar = 51.

Gender split

100% boys · 0% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.

Origins & cultures

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