Demond

Demond - A very unique male name



  Nov 06,2026      Abigail Adams, Editorial writer   

Demond at a glance

Demond is ranked #3403 among boy baby names in 2025, with 7 births in 2025. It peaked in 1973 at #367 and first appeared on the charts in 1972.

Rank in 2025
#3403
Births in 2025
7
Peak year
1973 (#367)
First appeared
1972
Trend
#3760 in 2020 → #3403 in 2025 (Rising)
Popularity
1 in 209,469 boys
Visitor rating
5.0/5 (1 recent votes)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026

Demond appeared on the charts for the first time in 1972 on position #382. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Demond and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Demond? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Demond. The baby boy name Demond was given to 7 baby boys in 2025, ranking #3403 on the national boy baby name top chart.

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With that position 1 in 209,469 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Demond peaked in popularity 53 years ago in 1973 on position 367.



Famous with this name

Demond Wilson
Albert DeMond
Demond Robertson


How would you rate Demond, 1-5?

Rating: 5.0/5 (1 recent votes)


Demond is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Demond is currently topping the baby name charts in Texas at position #2,139 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,139.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Demond is where you live.


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Demond origin and meaning

Uncertain, via Desmond

Uncertain — most often a variant of Desmond (Irish 'of South Munster'), remodelled under the influence of Demon- spellings and De- prefixes; the line between variant and coinage is blurred

Demond appeared suddenly in 1972 and peaked in 1973, borne most famously by the actor Demond Wilson. It behaves like a remodelled Desmond but the -mond spelling was never a traditional form, so the derivation is flagged uncertain.

Origin uncertain

Demond is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Demond, pop culture references for the name Demond and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Demond

We've found the following names that sound similar to Demond, sorted by popularity.

Dante / Donte / Deonte / Dontae / Deontae / Donta / Dionte / Donato / Deante / Deonta /

Name statistics


Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)



Chart position per state (visualized)



Chart position per year (table view)


Year Rank
20253403
20243590
20203760
20192843
20183496
20173311
20162458
20152866
20132906
20122269
20112136
20101987
20092093
20081808
20071872
20061689
20051833
20041546
20031449
20021468
20011201
20001106
19991155
19981139
19971105
19961106
19951256
19941166
19931034
19921001
19911301
19901141
1989992
19881051
19871460
1986952
1985924
19841035
1983924
1982890
1981793
1980620
1979586
1978530
1977527
1976438
1975438
1974372
1973367
1972382

Chart position per state (table view)


State Rank
Texas2139

Even more about Demond


These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Demond a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Demond?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

Pronunciation

deh-MOND · /dəˈmɒnd/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

  • Desmond — The established Irish name Demond is modelled on.
  • Demon — A different word spelling that Demond is sometimes misread as.

Famous bearers

  • Demond Wilson — Actor known for Sanford and Son (b. 1946) Contemporary

Why parents choose it

A 1970s variant with one strong TV namesake; today it is rare and distinctly of its era.

Worth knowing

  • The opening invites misreading as 'demon' — a real, recurring friction for bearers.

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#
On chart
1973
Peak year
Male


Popularity Score™

Name Demond
Gender Male
Popularity 1 in 209,469
Letter count 6
Syllable count 2
Year first discovered 1972
2025 births +7

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