Meaning, origin, history
The name Desiree is of French origin and means "desired". It was popularized by the French playwright Alexandre Bisson's play "Desiree", which premiered in Paris in 1849. In the play, the character Desiree is a young woman who marries a king but is eventually abandoned by him due to her humble origins. Despite this tragic story, the name has since been associated with beauty and elegance, perhaps due to its connection to the attractive lead character in the play. Today, Desiree remains a popular girls' name around the world, often spelled as Desirée or Desiree.
In numbers
Popularity of the name Desiree since 1880
Total births
198
Total since 1880
Peak year
1986
12 births
in 2004
8
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
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