Desiree

Rank 1,102nd Girl Name

In 2022, the name Desiree was 1,102nd most popular baby name for girls and 2,070th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 224 babies were named Desiree in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 14,925 babies in the United States were named Desiree. Today, the average age of someone named Desiree is around 36 years old.

The name "Desiree" is not common today.

Nicknames for Desiree include Des, Dez and Dee.

Desiree Meaning & Origin

Desiree is a French name that means "desired" or "wished for," often suggesting someone who is highly cherished or sought-after.

The name Desiree is described as romantic, sophisticated and alluring.

Pronunciation

Desiree is pronounced deh-zai-uh-ree in English. The name Desiree has 7 letters and 3 or 4 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Desiree

  • The name Desiree was used by British author Barbara Cartland in many of her romantic novels.

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Geography

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