Total births
1,293
Boys' name · since 1969
Desmon
Desmon has 1,293 recorded births since 1969 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1992 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #5501
- among boys today
- 1,293
- born since 1969
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 62%
- more common than other boys
Desmon currently ranks #5501 among boys' names in America, with 1,293 babies recorded since 1969.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Desmon has been recorded 1,293 times among boys since 1969, currently ranked #5501 nationally and more common than 62% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1969 to 2025.
- #5501 among boys today
- 1,293 born since 1969
- 1990s peak decade
- 62% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Desmon is currently the #5501 boys' name in America, more common than 62% of boys - 1,293 born since 1969, peaking in the 1990s.
- #5501
- among boys today
- 1,293
- born since 1969
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 62%
- more common than other boys
Desmon vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5501
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 62% of names given to boys today.
1990s
Peak decade
31% of everyone ever named Desmon was born in this single decade.
1992
Single peak year
51 babies were named Desmon in 1992 - its busiest year on record.
How Desmon compares
1,293 Top 27% higher than 73% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Desmon's all-time total is 4x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Desmon | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,293 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 51 | 23 | 22,252 |
Desmon's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Desmon's full recorded timeline at 1998, 45% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 55% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1969, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1992 peak of 51 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Desmon at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1992
Current rank
#5,501
Active since
1969
Desmon popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1969–2025
- Peak year (1992)
- 51
- Annual births at peak, across 57 years of records
Desmon by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Desmon's strongest decade.
395 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 31% of all-time use.
Desmon births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
- 1970s 131
1970s
131 births
- 1980s
1980s
248 births
- 1990s
1990s
395 births
- 2000s
2000s
306 births
- 2010s 137
2010s
137 births
- 2020s 71
2020s
71 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 395 births (31% of all-time use).
How Desmon compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Desmon's total volume
Desmon vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Desmon by state
Where Desmon concentrates geographically, total births since 1969
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 55 | 4.3% |
| #2 | Georgia | | 31 | 2.4% |
| #3 | Louisiana | | 27 | 2.1% |
| #4 | North Carolina | | 12 | 0.9% |
| #5 | Alabama | | 10 | 0.8% |
| #6 | Florida | | 10 | 0.8% |
| #7 | Mississippi | | 6 | 0.5% |
| #8 | Tennessee | | 5 | 0.4% |
Texas share of Desmon's total US births 4.3%
Even split
55 of 1,293 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Desmon? ▼
1,293 babies have been named Desmon since 1969. It currently ranks #5501 among boys. The peak year was 1992 with 51 births.
When was Desmon most popular? ▼
Desmon was most popular in the 1990s decade with 395 total births. The single peak year was 1992.
Where is Desmon most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Desmon are Texas (55 births), Georgia (31 births), Louisiana (27 births).
How long has the name Desmon been used? ▼
Records for Desmon go back to 1969, giving 57 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Desmon? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Desmond, Deshawn, Destin, Deshaun, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Desmon's data
- Desmon's decade-level peak was the 1990s (395 total births); usage has since declined to 71 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Desmons (55 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Desmon
Nearby Names Like Desmon
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Desmon
Desmond Boy
#368 40,031 births
Deshawn Boy
#1435 16,074 births
Destin Boy
#1677 6,124 births
Deshaun Boy
#3120 5,718 births
Desean Boy
#4749 4,031 births
Compare Desmon side by side: Desmon vs Desmond Desmon vs Deshawn Desmon vs Destin
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Desmon
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1969–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Desmon: #5501 Boys' Name - 1,293 Births, Peak 1992." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/desmon. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Desmon draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.