Name comparison · boy names
Declan vs. Desmond
In 2025, Declan leads at #139 among U.S. boys' names, with Desmond at #376. The full 145-year picture below shows how the two names got here.
Popularity since 1880
Head to head
| Metric | Declan | Desmond |
|---|---|---|
| Trend | Falling | Stable |
| 2025 rank | #139 | #376 |
| Babies in 2025 | 2,570 | 839 |
| All-time peak | #95 in 2019 | #264 in 1992 |
| Uniqueness score | 23 / 100 | 37 / 100 |
| Strongest state | Montana (#66) | Vermont (#64) |