3,433births recorded
4Countries
1Variants
2005Peak · Ireland
#272Ireland 2025
Diarmuid is a boy name family recorded 3,433 times in 4 countries since 1964. It ranks highest today in Ireland (#272 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Ireland in 2005, at 156.5 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Diarmuid
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diarmuid | English | 3,235 | 🇮🇪 Ireland | #272 | 2005 | ▼ 54 % |
| Diarmuid | English | 155 | 🇬🇧 Northern Ireland | – | 2003 | – |
| Diarmuid | English | 32 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 2002 | – |
| Diarmuid | English | 11 | 🇺🇸 United States | – | 2013 | – |
Questions about Diarmuid
How popular is the name Diarmuid?
In 2025 it ranked #272 in Ireland. Official registers record 3,433 births across 4 countries.
When was Diarmuid most popular?
It peaked in Ireland in 2005, at 156.5 births per 100,000.
Is Diarmuid a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Diarmuid is a boy name.