Declining since 2014, #2,056 for boys today.
Popularity of Dezmond since 1975
Babies named Dezmond per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 23 |
| 1980s | 186 |
| 1990s | 735 |
| 2000s | 966 |
| 2010s | 1,182 |
| 2020s | 540 |
Meaning & origin
Dezmond is a modern respelling of Desmond, an Irish surname that originated from the Gaelic Deas-Mhumhain, meaning 'south Munster'. The name first entered U.S. records in 1975, and its peak usage came in 2013 when it ranked 2,056. Since 2014, its popularity has been declining. In the latest year, 2025, it remains relatively rare, given to 1 in 23,723 boys. The variant spelling Dezmond is most popular in Indiana, Washington, and Texas. While it diverges from the traditional Desmond, it retains the same Irish roots and offers a more distinctive, contemporary twist.
Dezmond is a modern respelling of Desmond, a surname that originated from the Irish Gaelic Deas-Mhumhain, meaning 'south Munster'. The name was historically used as an Anglo-Norman surname before being adopted as a given name in the 20th century. The spelling variant Dezmond emerged in the 1970s and has seen modest use.
Where Dezmond is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dez, Dezzy
Variants: Desmond
Sibling names for Dezmond
Names that share Dezmond's style, for a brother or sister.
