Gender: Male
Desmond Herbert Carrington was a British broadcaster and actor whose career spanned 75 years. He was best known for his weekly show on BBC Radio 2 which aired for 35 years, from 4 October 1981 until his final broadcast on 28 October 2016. He appeared in such films as Calamity the Cow (1967) and also acted on TV, where he became known for his role as Dr. Anderson in Emergency Ward 10. He was born in Bromley, Kent, England and lived in Perth, Scotland from 1995 until his death.
Source: Wikipedia | Last updated on May 31, 2024
On the name Desmond Carrington, Desmond means Gracious Defender, Man of the World, Munster, Man from South Munster. Carrington means Place Name and Surname, Beautiful.
The name Desmond Carrington is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Desmond is commonly found in South Africa, Malaysia, Nigeria, and 72 more countries.
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At NamesLook, the name Desmond is recorded 20,423 times globally, ranking it as the 3,113th most common name worldwide.
Desmond is most prevalent in South Africa, with 3,894 occurrences, making it the 518th most popular name in the country.
In Singapore, the name Desmond is found among 1 in every 216 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | #518 | 1 : 602 |
| Malaysia | #365 | 1 : 625 |
| Nigeria | #478 | 1 : 404 |
| Singapore | #98 | 1 : 216 |
| United States of America | #1,475 | 1 : 697 |
| United Kingdom | #1,308 | 1 : 645 |
| Ghana | #231 | 1 : 225 |
| Hong Kong | #578 | 1 : 694 |
| Cameroon | #596 | 1 : 864 |
| Canada | #1,365 | 1 : 934 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Desmond from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Desmond Herbert Carrington was a British broadcaster and actor whose career spanned 75 years. He was best known for his weekly show on BBC Radio 2 which aired for 35 years, from 4 October 1981 until his final broadcast on 28 October 2016. He appeared in such films as Calamity the Cow (1967) and also acted on TV, where he became known for his role as Dr. Anderson in Emergency Ward 10. He was born in Bromley, Kent, England and lived in Perth, Scotland from 1995 until his death.
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