Desiree
Meaning of Desiree
The name Desiree, traditionally used for females, has its origins in the French language, where it is pronounced as "de-ze-RAY" (/de.zi.ʁe/). In English-speaking contexts, it is commonly pronounced as "de-ZI-ray" (/dɪˈzɪreɪ/). The name stems from the French word "désirée," meaning "desired" or "wished for," and carries connotations of longing and aspiration. A variation of this name is "Desire." Over the years, Desiree has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States. It reached its peak in 1983 when it ranked 94th with 2,915 occurrences. More recently, it was ranked 1207th in 2023 with 196 newborns given the name. Despite its varying popularity, Desiree remains a timeless choice that evokes a sense of elegance and deep affection.
Pronunciation
French
- Pronunced as de-ze-RAY (/de.zi.ʁe//)
American English
- Pronunced as de-ZI-ray (/dɪˈzɪreɪ/)
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Notable People Named Desiree
| Desiree Akhavan is an American filmmaker, writer, and actress known for her feature films Appropriate Behavior and The Miseducation of Cameron Post, as well as her role in Creep 2. |
| Desiree Linden - Desiree "Des" Nicole Linden is an accomplished American long-distance runner, known for representing the United States in the 2012 and 2016 Olympics and winning the Boston Marathon in 2018. |
| Desiree Don Reed-Francois is an American attorney and college athletics administrator, currently serving as the athletic director at the University of Missouri with over 25 years of experience in intercollegiate athletics. |
| Desiree Tyler Horton, also known as "Chopper Chick," is a Los Angeles-based helicopter pilot and TV personality. |
| Desiree Scott - Desiree Rose Marie Scott is a Canadian professional soccer player known as "the destroyer" who won gold at the 2020 Olympics and plays for the Kansas City Current and the Canada women's national team. |
| Desiree Gruber is an American television producer, entrepreneur, and the executive producer of Project Runway, as well as the founder and CEO of Full Picture. |
| Desiree van Lunteren is a Dutch footballer known for her versatility in playing as a right-back or midfielder. |
| Desirée Lois del Valle Dunham-Labrusca, known as Desiree del Valle, is a Filipina actress born to an Irish American father and a Filipino mother from Lopez, Quezon. |
| Desiree Coleman, also known as Kadesh, is an American vocalist, actress, and founder of Love Culture Center, known for her role in the Off-Broadway musical "Mama, I Want to Sing!" and her appearance in the feature film "Chloe Kane." |
| Desirée Glapion Rogers is an American corporate executive, former White House Social Secretary, and current CEO of Black Opal cosmetics company. |
| Desirée Rancatore is an Italian dramatic coloratura soprano known for her active career in opera and concerts across Europe. |
| Désirée Nosbusch, also known as Désirée Becker, is a Luxembourgish actress and television presenter who hosted the Eurovision Song Contest in 1984. |
| Desirée Vila Bargiela is a Paralympic athlete and former acrobatic gymnast known for her international level competitions. |
| Desirée Dawson is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and baritone ukulele player, best known for winning CBC Music's Searchlight talent contest in 2016. |
| Desirée Cordero Ferrer is a Spanish model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Universe Spain 2014 and made the top ten at the Miss Universe 2014 pageant. |
