Desiree
Pronunciation: [ d-EHS-eyer-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Desiree first appeared in US Social Security records in 1965.
Over 198 babies have been named Desiree in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Desiree is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #11,149 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #11,149
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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Desiree is also used as a girl name, ranked #1132.
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About the Name Desiree
Desiree is a boy name .
Is Desiree a boy or girl name? Desiree is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #11,149 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,132. Desiree is more commonly used as a girl name.
Desiree is currently ranked #11,149 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Desiree include Des, Desi, Desiy, Desiie, Ree, Reey, Dey, Deie, and Deskins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Desiree include Desi . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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