Total births
866
Boys' name · since 1984
Dezmon
Dezmon has 866 recorded births since 1984 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2003 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #9263
- among boys today
- 866
- born since 1984
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 35%
- more common than other boys
866 babies have been named Dezmon since 1984, making it today's #9263 boys' name.
Dezmon has 866 recorded births among boys since 1984, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #9263 as of the latest data, more common than 35% of boys, busiest in the 2000s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1984 to 2025.
- #9263 among boys today
- 866 born since 1984
- 2000s peak decade
- 35% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Dezmon is currently the #9263 boys' name in America, more common than 35% of boys - 866 born since 1984, peaking in the 2000s.
- #9263
- among boys today
- 866
- born since 1984
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 35%
- more common than other boys
Dezmon vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#9263
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 35% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
34% of everyone ever named Dezmon was born in this single decade.
2003
Single peak year
40 babies were named Dezmon in 2003 - its busiest year on record.
How Dezmon compares
866 Top 33% higher than 67% 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
Dezmon's all-time total is 136% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Dezmon | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 866 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 40 | 23 | 22,252 |
Dezmon's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Dezmon's SSA record in two at 2005 and the more recent half accounts for 43% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 57%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1984, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 2003 peak of 40, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Dezmon at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2003
Current rank
#9,263
Active since
1984
Dezmon popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1984–2025
- Peak year (2003)
- 40
- Annual births at peak, across 42 years of records
Dezmon by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Dezmon's strongest decade.
291 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 34% of all-time use.
Dezmon births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 69
1980s
69 births
- 1990s
1990s
262 births
- 2000s
2000s
291 births
- 2010s
2010s
191 births
- 2020s 53
2020s
53 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 291 births (34% of all-time use).
How Dezmon 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 Dezmon's total volume
Dezmon vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Dezmon by state
Where Dezmon concentrates geographically, total births since 1984
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 33 | 3.8% |
| #2 | Georgia | | 15 | 1.7% |
| #3 | Michigan | | 10 | 1.2% |
| #4 | California | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #5 | Florida | | 5 | 0.6% |
Texas share of Dezmon's total US births 3.8%
Even split
33 of 866 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Dezmon? ▼
866 babies have been named Dezmon since 1984. It currently ranks #9263 among boys. The peak year was 2003 with 40 births.
When was Dezmon most popular? ▼
Dezmon was most popular in the 2000s decade with 291 total births. The single peak year was 2003.
Where is Dezmon most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Dezmon are Texas (33 births), Georgia (15 births), Michigan (10 births).
How long has the name Dezmon been used? ▼
Records for Dezmon go back to 1984, giving 42 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Dezmon? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Dezmond, Dezmen, Dez, Dezi, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Dezmon's data
- Dezmon's decade-level peak was the 2000s (291 total births); usage has since declined to 53 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Dezmons (33 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 Dezmon
Nearby Names Like Dezmon
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Dezmon
Dezmond Boy
#1846 3,632 births
Dezmen Boy
#10252 373 births
Dez Boy
#5573 358 births
Dezi Boy
#5491 349 births
Dezmin Boy
280 births
Compare Dezmon side by side: Dezmon vs Dezmond Dezmon vs Dezmen Dezmon vs Dez
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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, 1984–2025 (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. "Dezmon: #9263 Boys' Name - 866 Births, Peak 2003." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/dezmon. 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 Dezmon 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.