Desiree Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Desiree originates from French, meaning 'desired' or 'wished for', with roots tracing back to the Latin 'Desideria'. It has evolved from Latin through French into its current form. The name is often associated with a sense of longing and aspiration, though it has no direct biblical relevance. Desiree gained popularity in the 19th century and is considered romantic and elegant today, with notable figures bearing the name.
The name Desiree 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 Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. 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, Desiree has been stalled for female in MidWest, falling for female in Northeast, falling for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, falling for female in South, falling for female in West. Across generations, 'Desiree' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5019th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5603rd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 19331st out of 24088 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 4621st out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3813th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 500th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 274th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 128th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 252nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 955th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Desiree' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Desiree"
Pronunciation
/ˈdɛzɪreɪ/
Origin
French
Etymology
The name Desiree is derived from the French word 'désirer', which means 'to desire' or 'to wish'. It is often given to girls born with a strong sense of wish or yearning.
Meaning
desire, wished for
Language Evolution
Desideria (Latin), Desiree (French)
Historical Usage
The name became popular in the English-speaking world during the 19th century, particularly after the publication of the novel 'Desiree' by Joseph Conrad.
Variants & Derivatives
Desideria, Desi, Désirée
Modern Popularity & Image
Desiree is perceived as a romantic and elegant name, often associated with passion and aspiration.
Famous People
Desiree Rogers, American businesswoman, Desiree Hartsock, American television personality
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Desiree"
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 "Desiree"
"Desiree" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 5019th of 10718 | 66 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 5603rd of 16616 | 119 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 19331st of 24088 | 13 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 4621st of 9107 | 65 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 3813th of 9204 | 104 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 500th of 12526 | 6,419 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 274th of 19264 | 15,538 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 128th of 27321 | 37,512 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 252nd of 35406 | 20,412 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 955th of 30306 | 3,359 |
Regional Popularity of "Desiree" 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 "Desiree" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
23.57% 525th/2227 |
16.46% 400th/2430 |
21.28% 607th/2853 |
14.63% 406th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
11.75% 345th/2937 |
6.17% 215th/3483 |
11.23% 395th/3518 |
4.10% 166th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
4.75% 175th/3685 |
2.77% 124th/4475 |
2.89% 150th/5194 |
1.39% 88th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
6.57% 301st/4582 |
5.95% 307th/5164 |
3.36% 246th/7313 |
2.79% 208th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
31.15% 1241st/3984 |
28.15% 1263rd/4487 |
14.44% 985th/6822 |
11.57% 726th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Desiree"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Desiree" 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.