Desmond
Pronunciation: [ d-EHZM-uhnd ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Desmond first appeared in US Social Security records in 1975.
Over 233 babies have been named Desmond in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Desmond is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #60,664 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #60,664
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Desmond
Desmond is a girl name .
Is Desmond a boy or girl name? Desmond is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #60,664 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #369. Desmond is more commonly used as a boy name.
Desmond is currently ranked #60,664 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Desmond include Des, Desm, Desmy, Desmie, Ond, Ondy, Ondie, Dey, Deie, and Deskins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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