Desirae Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Desirae is a name of French origin meaning 'desired'. It evolved from the French 'Désirée' and has become popular in modern times. The name is associated with positive traits such as aspiration and longing. There is no biblical relevance to this name.
The name Desirae is most popular in New Mexico, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Desirae has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Desirae' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 5855th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1723rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 575th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 822nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2137th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Desirae' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Desirae"
Pronunciation
/ˈdɛzɪreɪ/
Origin
French
Etymology
Desirae is derived from the French name 'Désirée', meaning 'desired' or 'longed for'. It is often associated with the Latin word 'desiderium', which also means 'desire'.
Meaning
desired
Language Evolution
Désirée (French), Desirae (Modern English)
Historical Usage
Desirae gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in the United States, as a modern adaptation of the traditional French name.
Variants & Derivatives
Désirée, Desiree, Desi
Modern Popularity & Image
Desirae is often viewed as a unique and modern name, associated with a sense of longing and aspiration.
Famous People
Desirae McCarthy, an American artist, Desirae Rios, an American writer
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Desirae"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Desirae"
"Desirae" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 5855th of 12526 | 80 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1723rd of 19264 | 876 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 575th of 27321 | 6,099 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 822nd of 35406 | 4,985 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 2137th of 30306 | 1,054 |
Regional Popularity of "Desirae" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Desirae" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
49.54% 1455th/2937 |
47.86% 1667th/3483 |
61.68% 2170th/3518 |
28.31% 1145th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
15.14% 558th/3685 |
17.03% 762nd/4475 |
12.57% 653rd/5194 |
7.28% 460th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
15.78% 723rd/4582 |
22.85% 1180th/5164 |
11.08% 810th/7313 |
10.83% 808th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
46.71% 1861st/3984 |
75.60% 3392nd/4487 |
33.14% 2261st/6822 |
34.08% 2139th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Desirae"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Desirae" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.