Desiree
Désirée, Desiree, Desirée or Desirae is a feminine given name of French origin ultimately derived from the Latin word desiderata, meaning desired. Desideria, an early version of the name and a feminine form of Desiderius, was in use in Europe as early as the 800s. The Puritans used the name Desire as a virtue name.
Meaning & Origin of Desiree
What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.
Désirée, Desiree, Desirée or Desirae is a feminine given name of French origin ultimately derived from the Latin word desiderata, meaning desired. Desideria, an early version of the name and a feminine form of Desiderius, was in use in Europe as early as the 800s. The Puritans used the name Desire as a virtue name.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 3.0). Read more →
The Story of Desiree
Desiree first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1910, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1983, when 2,915 Desirees were born — ranking #94 that year. As of 2026, Desiree ranks #1,189 for baby girls with 201 births, falling sharply (-16%). In total, more than 84K Desirees have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.
Popularity Over Time
Popularity by State
Notable people named Desiree
A small selection from Wikipedia. Tap "Read more" below to see the full list on Wikipedia.
- Désirée Artôt (1835–1907), Belgian soprano
- Desirae Brown (born 1979), American classical pianist, member of The 5 Browns
- Desiree Burch (born 1979), American comedian
- Désirée Clary (1777–1860), Queen Desideria of Sweden and Norway
- Desireé Cousteau (born 1956), American pornographic actress
- Desiree del Valle (born 1982), Philippine-American actress
- Desire Doue , French footballer
- Desirée Goyette , American singer
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 3.0). Read more →
Names that sound like Desiree
Phonetically similar names — useful when Desiree is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.
Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.
Frequently Asked Questions about Desiree
What does the name Desiree mean?
How popular is Desiree in 2026?
When was Desiree most popular?
In which U.S. states is Desiree most popular?
Is Desiree a unisex name?
What names go well with Desiree?
About the name Desiree
Desiree is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1910 and has accumulated 84K births in the dataset. Desiree's peak popularity came in 1983 when it ranked #94. Use the chart and map above to compare Desiree's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.
Continue exploring
- Top names of 1983 →
- Names of the 1980s →
- Names starting with "D" →
- Browse all girl names →
- Top names of 2026 →
Data sources
- Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
- Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
- Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
- Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
- Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .
Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.