boys' name 1952–2017

Desmond

Desmond is losing ground — from #78 in 1952 to #582 in 2017.

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#582 last ranked in 2017
2 registrations that year
536 total 1952–2017

Note: Desmond hasn't appeared in any Australian state's published top-100 list since 2017. State BDM registries publish only the top 100 names per year — names below that threshold no longer show in the data even if babies are still being given them. Read more about coverage limits.

Popularity over the years

Registrations dropped from 87 to 2 (-98%).

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Peak 1952 · 87
Low 2016 · 1
Years tracked 12

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By state & territory — 2017

How often Desmond was registered in each of the 8 Australian states and territories.

Desmond popularity by state — 2017Australian Capital Territory: no data for this yearNew South Wales: no data for this yearNorthern Territory: no data for this yearQueensland: no data for this yearSouth Australia: 2 (rank #501)Tasmania: no data for this yearVictoria: no data for this yearWestern Australia: no data for this yearACTNSWNTQLDSATASVICWA
Desmond — popularity by state & territory in 2017. Hover a state for details, click to view the full Top 50 for that state.
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Most popular in South Australia (2 babies)

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2 #501
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In 2017: 2 babies named Desmond across 1 of 8 states and territories.

Frequently asked questions

How many babies in Australia have been named Desmond?
Between 1952 and 2017, Desmond was registered for 536 babies in the available state datasets.
Is Desmond a popular name in Australia?
Desmond has fallen out of every Australian state's published top-100 list since 2017, when it last ranked #582 with 2 registrations. Each state's Births, Deaths & Marriages registry only publishes the top 100 names per year — names below that threshold disappear from the data even if babies are still being given them.