Desiree

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Desired; Desired One

Background: The name Desiree originates from the French word 'désirée,' meaning 'desired' or 'desired one.' This term is derived from the Latin 'desiderare,' which also translates to 'to desire.'

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#425
Total births
83,607
Most popular decade
1980s (65,703 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-425 ranks)
Years in Top 100
1
First recorded year
1910

Gender usage

0.2% male 99.8% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
1965
First year births
6
First year rank
#3,538
Peak year
1986
Peak year births
12
Peak rank
#3,653
Most recent year
2004
Recent year births
8
Recent rank
#8,141

Female

First year
1910
First year births
5
First year rank
#2,398
Peak year
1983
Peak year births
2,915
Peak rank
#94
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
213
Recent rank
#1,129

Births over time

Number of babies given this name each year.

Rank over time

Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).

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