Desiree

Meaning of Desiree

This name means 'desired' or 'wished for'. It suggests someone who is greatly wanted or longed for.

Desiree has French roots — browse every French baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Desiree

After ranking as high as #181 in 2000, Desiree has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Desiree

• Désirée Clary
  Queen of Sweden and Norway
• Desiree Rogers
  Former White House Social Secretary
• Desiree Linden
  Boston Marathon winning runner
• Desiree Akhavan
  Filmmaker, actress, comedian
• Desiree Hartsock Siegfried
  Reality TV star, designer

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Questions about the name Desiree

What does the name Desiree mean?

Desiree means this name means 'desired' or 'wished for'. it suggests someone who is greatly wanted or longed for, and it comes from French origins.

Is Desiree a boy's or a girl's name?

Desiree is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Desiree?

Desiree did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Desiree most popular?

Desiree peaked at #181 in 2000.