Dezmand
A Persian name meaning "brave warrior".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Dezmand. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Dezmand today is around 25 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dezmand births was 2001 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dezmand. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Dezmand. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2001
5 babies that year
Average age
25
years old
2001 SSA rank
#11,019
Tracked since 2001
Popularity
Dezmand: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Dezmand by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Dezmand during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Dezmand
The name Dezmand is believed to have originated from the ancient Persian language, with its roots dating back to the Achaemenid Empire of the 6th century BCE. The name is composed of two parts: "dez," meaning "fortress" or "citadel," and "mand," which translates to "powerful" or "mighty." Together, the name can be interpreted as "powerful fortress" or "mighty citadel."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Dezmand can be found in the ancient Persian epic poem, the Shahnameh, written by the renowned poet Ferdowsi in the late 10th century CE. In this literary masterpiece, Dezmand is mentioned as the name of a brave warrior who fought alongside the legendary Persian hero, Rostam.
Throughout the centuries, the name Dezmand has been carried by several notable figures in Persian history and literature. One such individual was Dezmand al-Isfahani, a renowned Persian scholar and poet who lived in the 11th century CE. He was known for his contributions to the field of Islamic jurisprudence and his literary works, which explored themes of love, philosophy, and spirituality.
Another prominent figure bearing the name Dezmand was Dezmand ibn Bakhtishu, a celebrated Persian physician and philosopher who lived during the 9th century CE. He was part of the renowned Bakhtishu family, which produced several generations of skilled physicians and scholars who served the Abbasid caliphate.
In the realm of Persian mythology, the name Dezmand is associated with a legendary figure known as Dezmand the Invincible. According to ancient tales, he was a powerful warrior who possessed supernatural abilities and was renowned for his bravery and strength in battle.
Dezmand al-Khorasani, born in 1020 CE and died in 1097 CE, was a revered Persian Sufi mystic and poet. His works, imbued with spiritual wisdom and mystical insights, continue to inspire and influence the Sufi tradition to this day.
While the name Dezmand has its roots in ancient Persia, it has also been adopted and adapted in various other cultures and languages throughout history. However, the rich cultural heritage and legendary associations of this name remain closely tied to its Persian origins.
People
Dezmand + last name combinations
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FAQ
Dezmand: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dezmand?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dezmand going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Dezmand a common name?
We classify Dezmand as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dezmand most popular?
The single biggest year for Dezmand was 2001, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dezmand is about 25 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Dezmand in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Dezmand a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dezmand in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Dezmand still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Dezmand in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Dezmand can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Dezmand?
Want to know how many people have the name Dezmand? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.