Désirée

Désirée is a girl's name of French origin meaning “desired.” In 2024 it was given to 213 girls in the United States.

Désirée at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
French
Meaning
“desired”
Pronunciation
/dɛzəɹeɪ̯/

About the name Désirée

Désirée belongs to the French tradition. Its meaning — “desired” — is the sense carried by its French roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Désirée first appears in Social Security records in 1910. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #94 in 1983, and in 2024 213 babies received the name — 83,409 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Désirée in US records

First recorded (US)
1910
Best US rank
#94 in 1983
Peak year
1983
Babies named Désirée in 2024
213
Total since 1880
83,409

Désirée in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1211 in 1998
Babies named Désirée in 2025
9
Total since 1996
278

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Désirée mean?

Désirée means “desired” in its French roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Désirée a boy or girl name?

Désirée is a girl name. In 2024, 213 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Désirée?

Désirée comes from the French tradition.

How popular is the name Désirée?

Désirée first appears in US records in 1910. Its best-ever ranking was #94 in 1983, and 213 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Désirée?

Désirée is pronounced /dɛzəɹeɪ̯/ (IPA).

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