Boys name · New York
Desmond in New York
In SSA data for New York, 2,662 babies are named Desmond across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1922. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #388 most popular boys name, with 45 born.
Popularity over time
Desmond in New York, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1922 | 8 | #481 |
| 1943 | 6 | #574 |
| 1961 | 23 | #445 |
| 1974 | 45 | #286 |
| 1986 | 57 | #274 |
| 1999 | 27 | #491 |
| 2012 | 41 | #398 |
| 2025 | 45 | #388 |
New York had the most Desmond births in 1990, with 62. Its highest rank in New York came in 1986, at #274.
Desmond started at #481 in 1922 and finished at #388 in 2025 on the boys list in New York, with a high of #274 in 1986 and a low of #930 in 1958.
Vermont gave Desmond its highest national rank, #66, in 2025. See Desmond in every state →
How popular is Desmond in New York?
In SSA data for New York, 2,662 babies are named Desmond across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1922. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #388 most popular boys name, with 45 born.
How many babies are named Desmond in New York?
New York recorded 45 births of babies named Desmond in 2025.
What is the rank of Desmond in New York?
Desmond ranked #388 among boys names in New York in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.