Desirae
Every Desirae since 1955 — 13,160 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Desirae
Desirae is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,702 in 2025 with 64 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1955, 13,160 American babies have been named Desirae. Its peak came in 1993, when 540 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Desirae stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Desirae year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 64 | #2,702 |
| 2024 | 58 | #2,864 |
| 2023 | 50 | #3,235 |
| 2022 | 69 | #2,564 |
| 2021 | 69 | #2,540 |
| 2020 | 72 | #2,424 |
| 2019 | 81 | #2,255 |
| 2018 | 90 | #2,116 |
| 2017 | 75 | #2,408 |
| 2016 | 95 | #2,072 |
| 2015 | 132 | #1,626 |
| 2014 | 112 | #1,821 |
| 2013 | 153 | #1,457 |
| 2012 | 163 | #1,409 |
| 2011 | 214 | #1,144 |
| 2010 | 249 | #1,009 |
| 2009 | 250 | #1,041 |
| 2008 | 272 | #981 |
| 2007 | 292 | #926 |
| 2006 | 303 | #877 |
| 2005 | 332 | #782 |
| 2004 | 295 | #835 |
| 2003 | 320 | #775 |
| 2002 | 359 | #699 |
| 2001 | 388 | #650 |
| 2000 | 414 | #613 |
| 1995 | 466 | #519 |
| 1990 | 508 | #482 |
| 1985 | 333 | #586 |
| 1980 | 204 | #799 |
| 1975 | 57 | #1,674 |
| 1970 | 24 | #2,873 |
| 1965 | 11 | #4,005 |
| 1960 | 7 | #5,303 |
| 1955 | 5 | #6,054 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Desirae in 2025?
Desirae ranked #2,702 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 64 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Desirae?
13,160 babies have been named Desirae in the United States since 1955, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Desirae most popular?
Desirae peaked in 1993, when 540 newborns received the name.
Is Desirae a boy or girl name?
Desirae is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Desirae rising or falling?
Desirae is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.