Dezmon
Dezmon is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
From South Munster.
Origin and history
Dezmon is a modern spelling variation of Desmond, an Anglo-Irish name derived from the Gaelic 'Deasmhumhain'. Historically referring to a person from South Munster in Ireland, this phonetic spelling offers a contemporary twist. It remains a uncommon choice in the United States, used consistently but in low numbers.
Popularity in the United States
866 babies in the United States have been named Dezmon since 1880. It ranks #3811 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1874.
States where it is most popular
- TX (48.5 %)
- GA (22.1 %)
- MI (14.7 %)
- CA (7.4 %)
- FL (7.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 69 |
| 1990-2000 | 262 |
| 2000-2010 | 291 |
| 2010-2019 | 191 |
| 2020-2029 | 53 |
Nicknames
Dez, Dezzy
Fun facts
- Dezmon is a phonetic respelling of the traditional Irish surname Desmond.
- With fewer than 1,000 recorded births in the U.S. since 1880, it remains a distinctive and rare name.