Dessire
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Dessire first appeared in US Social Security records in 1982.
Over 92 babies have been named Dessire in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Dessire is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #58,442 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #58,442
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Dessire
Dessire is a girl name .
Dessire is currently ranked #58,442 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Dessire include Des, Dess, Dessy, Dessie, Ire, Irey, Dey, Deie, and Deskins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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