Desiree
Desiree is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
Desired or wished for.
Origin and history
Desiree is a female name of French origin derived from the Latin Desiderata, meaning 'desired' or 'wished for'. It gained significant popularity in the United States during the late 20th century. Today, it remains a familiar classical choice with a romantic sound.
Popularity in the United States
83,563 babies in the United States have been named Desiree since 1880. It ranks #431 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1068.
States where it is most popular
- CA (21.5 %)
- TX (10.6 %)
- NY (8.5 %)
- FL (4.6 %)
- PA (4.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 20 |
| 1920-1930 | 52 |
| 1930-1940 | 42 |
| 1940-1950 | 148 |
| 1950-1960 | 3,063 |
| 1960-1970 | 7,151 |
| 1970-1980 | 9,865 |
| 1980-1990 | 21,809 |
| 1990-2000 | 23,492 |
| 2000-2010 | 12,812 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,855 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,254 |
Famous people named Desiree
- Desiree Akhavan: Director, Screenwriter
- Desiree Coleman: Singer, Actress
Nicknames
Des, Desi, Rae
Fun facts
- Desideria (Désirée Clary) was a Queen of Sweden and Norway in the 19th century and a former fiancée of Napoleon Bonaparte.
- The 1954 historical drama movie 'Désirée' starring Jean Simmons helped raise awareness of the name in modern American culture.