Girl
Desiree
desired
About Desiree
This name whispers of romance and longing, wrapped in elegant French sophistication. Picture a girl with expressive eyes and a passionate heart, someone who approaches life with intensity and purpose. The name flows like silk when spoken, with each syllable building upon the last to create something memorable. It has maintained steady appeal across generations, never feeling dated yet never becoming overly common. Girls with this name often grow into women who know what they want and aren't afraid to pursue their dreams with determination. The name suggests warmth and depth of character, hinting at someone who forms deep connections and values meaningful relationships above superficial ones.
Popularity of the Name Desiree
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | #985 | |||
| 1955 | #309 | #278 | ||
| 1956 | #373 | #304 | ||
| 1957 | #422 | |||
| 1958 | #416 | #219 | ||
| 1959 | #427 | #289 | ||
| 1960 | #420 | #310 | ||
| 1961 | #412 | #295 | ||
| 1962 | #402 | #325 | ||
| 1963 | #328 | #336 | ||
| 1964 | #341 | #231 | ||
| 1965 | #310 | #200 | ||
| 1966 | #314 | #312 | ||
| 1967 | #323 | #245 | ||
| 1968 | #321 | #307 | ||
| 1969 | #325 | |||
| 1970 | #333 | #317 | ||
| 1971 | #338 | #311 | ||
| 1972 | #308 | #334 | ||
| 1973 | #310 | #464 | ||
| 1974 | #306 | |||
| 1975 | #305 | #291 | ||
| 1976 | #275 | #335 | #523 | |
| 1977 | #252 | #335 | ||
| 1978 | #154 | #120 | #438 | |
| 1979 | #170 | #246 | ||
| 1980 | #156 | #236 | ||
| 1981 | #171 | #233 | ||
| 1982 | #142 | #236 | ||
| 1983 | #94 | #256 | ||
| 1984 | #128 | #268 | ||
| 1985 | #126 | #292 | ||
| 1986 | #141 | #318 | ||
| 1987 | #124 | #265 | ||
| 1988 | #127 | #346 | ||
| 1989 | #127 | #331 | ||
| 1990 | #125 | |||
| 1991 | #126 | #316 | #209 | |
| 1992 | #122 | #266 | #209 | |
| 1993 | #133 | #336 | #205 | |
| 1994 | #125 | #397 | #225 | |
| 1995 | #132 | #186 | ||
| 1996 | #144 | #223 | ||
| 1997 | #147 | #187 | ||
| 1998 | #159 | #250 | ||
| 1999 | #173 | #294 | ||
| 2000 | #181 | #339 | ||
| 2001 | #191 | #275 | ||
| 2002 | #214 | #319 | ||
| 2003 | #215 | #323 | ||
| 2004 | #234 | #355 | ||
| 2005 | #286 | #451 | ||
| 2006 | #300 | #808 | #471 | |
| 2007 | #327 | #474 | ||
| 2008 | #380 | #680 | ||
| 2009 | #441 | #939 | #536 | |
| 2010 | #472 | #742 | ||
| 2011 | #594 | #816 | ||
| 2012 | #609 | #887 | ||
| 2013 | #618 | #647 | ||
| 2014 | #703 | #920 | ||
| 2015 | #806 | #932 | ||
| 2016 | #953 | #989 | ||
| 2017 | #965 | |||
| 2019 | #876 |
Top names by country: United States · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Desiree
- Desirée
- Desirae
- Desyre
Names Similar to Desiree
Nicknames for Desiree
- Desi
- Des
- Dez
- Ree
Famous People Named Desiree
| Desiree Akhavan | Iranian-American filmmaker and actress |
| Desiree Bassett | American guitarist and singer-songwriter |
| Desiree Burch | American comedian and actress |
| Desiree Linden | American long-distance runner and Olympic athlete |
| Desiree Nilsson | Swedish television personality |
| Desiree Ross | American actress |
| Desiree Washington-Chapman | American track and field athlete |
| Desiree Weeks | Canadian ice hockey player |
| Desiree Davila | American long-distance runner and Olympic athlete |
| Desiree Nosbusch | Luxembourgish actress and television presenter |
| Desiree Newberry | American Paralympic swimmer |
| Desiree Heslop | Princess Desiree - Swedish princess |
| Desiree Malonga | French judoka and world champion |
| Desiree Scott | Princess Desiree - Swedish princess |
| Desiree Soares | American singer and songwriter |
| Desiree DeSantis | American television producer and director |
| Desiree Stahley | American basketball player |
| Desiree Washington | American lawyer and legal analyst |
Characters Named Desiree
| Desiree Dubois | Character from Tennessee Williams' play "A Streetcar Named Desire" |
| Desiree Clary | Character in the historical novel "The Memoirs of Joseph Fouché" by Stefan Zweig |
| Desiree Briggs | Character from the TV series "The Young and the Restless" |
| Desiree Reymond | Character from the TV series "Totally Spies!" |
| Desiree the Baby Caterpillar | Character from the movie "A Bug's Life" |
| Desiree Afuye | Character from the TV series "Tyler Perry's Sistas" |
| Desiree Biggins | Character from the TV series "Insecure" |
| Desiree Downs | Character from the TV series "Married with Children" |
| Desiree Hatfield | Character from the TV series "The Bionic Woman" |
| Desiree Leanne Holliday | Character from the novel "Darkness Becomes Her" by Kelly Keaton |
| Desiree McCullough | Character from the TV series "Punky Brewster" |
| Desiree McTavish | Character from the TV series "Days of Our Lives" |
| Desiree Littlejohn | Character from the TV series "Dallas" |
| Desiree Pollack | Character from the TV series "Gilmore Girls" |
| Desiree Sandoval | Character from the TV series "True Blood" |
| Desiree "Desi" Lee | Character from the TV series "Criminal Minds" |
| Desiree "Desi" Nguyen | Character from the TV series "Hawaii Five-0" |
| Desiree Dupree | Character from the TV series "True Detective" |