Desirre
A French feminine name meaning "desired" or "longed for".
Name Census estimates that about 106 living Americans carry the first name Desirre. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Desirre today is around 38 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Desirre births was 1989 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Desirre. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
106
~ 1 in 3,233,531 Americans
Peak year
1989
12 babies that year
Average age
38
years old
2001 SSA rank
#15,995
Tracked since 1978
Census
Desirre in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 188 people with the first name Desirre, which placed it at #39,872 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#39,872
National first-name rank
People counted
188
188 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Hispanic or Latino
38.3% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Desirre
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Desirre is Hispanic at 38.3%. The next largest groups are White (29.8%) and Black (21.8%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Desirre described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Desirre at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino38.3% · 72
- White29.8% · 56
- Black or African American21.8% · 41
- Two or more races6.4% · 12
- American Indian and Alaska Native2.1% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.6% · 3
Popularity
Desirre: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Desirre from the 1970s through to the 2000s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 59 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Desirre by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Desirre during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Desirre
The name Desirre is a unique and intriguing moniker with a rich history rooted in the French language. Its origins can be traced back to the Latin word "desiderare," which means "to desire" or "to long for." This etymological connection suggests that the name may have been bestowed upon individuals who were deeply desired or longed for by their parents.
During the Middle Ages, the name Desirre surfaced in various regions of France, where it was embraced by noble families and commoners alike. It gained popularity as a feminine name, often bestowed upon daughters with the hope of symbolizing the deep longing and affection their parents held for them.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Desirre can be found in the annals of the French nobility during the 12th century. Desirre de Montfort, born in 1153, was a noblewoman known for her unwavering devotion to the Catholic faith and her charitable works within her community.
In the realm of literature, the name Desirre made an appearance in the famous French romance novel "Yvain, the Knight of the Lion" by Chrétien de Troyes, written around 1180. The character Desirre played a pivotal role in the story, embodying the virtues of courage and loyalty.
Throughout the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the name Desirre. One such figure was Desirre de Clisson, a French noblewoman born in 1358, who played a significant role in the Hundred Years' War between England and France. Her bravery and strategic prowess earned her the nickname "The Lioness of Brittany."
Another prominent figure was Desirre de Raconis, born in 1492, a French poet and philosopher renowned for her eloquent verses and insightful philosophical writings. Her works were widely celebrated and influenced the literary circles of her time.
In the realm of religious history, Desirre de la Croix, born in 1612, was a French nun and mystic who founded the Order of the Contemplative Sisters of Mercy. Her life was dedicated to serving the poor and spreading the teachings of compassion and charity.
While the name Desirre may not have been as widespread as some other traditional names, its unique charm and rich historical significance have captured the imagination of many throughout the ages. Each individual who bore this name contributed to its legacy, leaving an indelible mark on the tapestry of human experience.
People
Desirre + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Desirre as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Desirre: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Desirre?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 106 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Desirre going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 3,233,531 US residents.
Is Desirre a common name?
We classify Desirre as "Very Rare". It ranks above 65.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 111 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Desirre most popular?
The single biggest year for Desirre was 1989, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Desirre is about 38 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Desirre in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 188 people with the name Desirre, or 0.06 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #39,872 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Desirre in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Desirre?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Desirre appears almost entirely female. Of the 184 people counted with this name, 99.5% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Desirre?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Desirre is Hispanic at 38.3%. The next largest groups are White (29.8%) and Black (21.8%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Desirre most often in the Census?
Hispanic is the largest reported group for people named Desirre in the 2020 Census, accounting for 38.3% (72 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Desirre in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Desirre a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Desirre in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Desirre still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Desirre in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Desirre can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many people share the name Desirre?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.