Desmond is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #376 in 2025 with 839 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2017 with 1,046 births ranking #327. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 34.0%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 2,036 boys born was named Desmond. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.