Desirae
Desirae is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
Desired, longed for.
Origin and history
Desirae is a modern English spelling variant of the French feminine name Désirée. Derived from the Latin word 'desiderata', it carries the traditional meaning of 'desired' or 'longed for'. In the United States, it achieved moderate popularity in the late 20th century and continues to be used as a classic romantic name.
Popularity in the United States
13,160 babies in the United States have been named Desirae since 1880. It ranks #1392 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1719.
States where it is most popular
- CA (18.9 %)
- TX (15.2 %)
- FL (4.8 %)
- MI (4.5 %)
- OH (4.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 26 |
| 1960-1970 | 114 |
| 1970-1980 | 612 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,824 |
| 1990-2000 | 4,613 |
| 2000-2010 | 3,225 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,364 |
| 2020-2029 | 382 |
Famous people named Desirae
- Desirae Krawczyk: Tennis player
Nicknames
Desi, Rae
Fun facts
- Desirae traces back to the Latin word 'desideratum', which means 'a thing that is wished for or desired'.
- This spelling replaces the traditional French accents of Désirée with an 'ae' ending, popular in American naming trends.