The nameDésiré
Désiré is a French boy's name with a hopeful meaning. Its feminine, Désirée, is better known in English.
- Boy's name
- French
Meaning
Désiré means "desired", from the Latin Desideratus, a name given to a long awaited child.
Origin
French, from Latin.
History
Désiré was a fairly common name in France in the 19th century. In English speaking countries it is rare, and the feminine Désirée or Desiree is far more familiar.
Famous people named Désiré
- Désiré Doué, footballer
Popularity of the name Désiré
Désiré in the United States
Désiré was most popular in the United States in the 2000s, with 1,337 births over the decade, 25% of all recorded babies named Désiré. Its rise began around 1970, and it peaked in 2008. Half of all babies named Désiré in the United States were born before 2000. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 103 births a year.
Désiré in France
Désiré was most popular in France in the 1900s, with 5,515 births over the decade, 29% of all recorded babies named Désiré. Half of all babies named Désiré in France were born before 1918, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.
Sibling names for Désiré
Names from the same generation as Désiré, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Désiré mean?
Désiré means "desired", from the Latin Desideratus, a name given to a long awaited child.
What is the origin of the name Désiré?
French, from Latin.
Is Désiré a girl's or a boy's name?
Désiré is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Désiré?
In 2024, Désiré was the 2205th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 86 births.
What are good sibling names for Désiré?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Marguerite, Thérèse, Daria and Yvonne for a sister, Jacques, Alexandre, Freddie and Augustin for a brother.
Who are famous people named Désiré?
Désiré Doué, footballer.