Desiree

At a Glance: Name: Desiree – Meaning: desired, longed for – Origin: French – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: dez-uh-RAY

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Desiree is a French name meaning "desired, longed for," pronounced dez-uh-RAY. It's cataloged among global-explorer style names, drawing on its French roots. If you're looking for a name with a clear, straightforward meaning tied to its language of origin, Desiree fits that bill.

Meaning & Origin of Desiree

Meaning: Desired, longed for.

Origin: French.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Desiree

Phonetic: dez-uh-RAY   IPA: /ˌdɛzəˈreɪ/

Popularity of Desiree

Desiree peaked at #94 in 1983, when 2,915 girls were given the name, but by 2024 it had fallen to #1130 with just 213 babies — a steep drop over four decades, based on SSA data spanning 1910-2024.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data via names_full.json, 1910–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Desiree mean?

Desired, longed for. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Desiree)

How do you pronounce Desiree?

Desiree is pronounced dez-uh-RAY (IPA: /ˌdɛzəˈreɪ/).

Is Desiree a popular name right now?

Desiree peaked at #94 in 1983 and is ranked #1130 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1910–2024.)

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