Desiree
How to say it: dez-uh-RAY · /ˌdɛzəˈreɪ/
From French 'desiree' meaning 'desired' or 'longed for', derived from Latin 'desiderare'.
Desiree was the 960th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 151 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1990s, its births are down about 55% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #1,126 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #960 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 151 |
| Share of births | 1 in 15,420 |
| Peak decade | 1990s |
| Change over 10 years | −55% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,126 |
| In France, 2025 | #1,735 among girls’ names, 10 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
After peaking in the 1990s, Desiree has faded steadily. It now sits far below that high and looks likely to drift lower.
What goes with it
Softly breathy with crisp edges, Desiree feels gentle. Renee shares its style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Desiree is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Norwegian, Swedish.
In France: #1,735 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named Desiree
- Desiree Scott (born 1987)Canadian soccer player
- Desiree van Lunteren (born 1992)Association football player
- Desiree Ellis (born 1963)South African Soccer manager and former footballer player
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