Desiree

/ dez-uh-RAY /
girlclassicvintagefrenchromantic

“desired, longed for” — French

—2024 rank
1983peak year
83,113babies named Desiree since 1880
▼ 12%5-year trend

Desiree popularity over 145 years

🌱 Below the charts · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024

peak 198318801920196020002024

What does Desiree mean?

From French Desirée meaning 'desired', from Latin desiderium 'longing'. Known through Desiree Clary, who became Queen Desideria of Sweden.

OriginFrench
Syllables3
Gendergirl
Styleclassic, vintage

Names like Desiree

Same era, same vibe — if you like Desiree, these usually land on the shortlist too.

Famous Desirees

Spellings & variants

DesiraeDésiréeDesirea

Not sure yet?

Tell the genie what you like — style, letter, vibe — and it will deal you a fresh hand of names.

Open the name generator 🧞