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How Many People Are Named Desiree?
Estimated people named Desiree living in the U.S. today
78,847
Gender distribution
0% male · 100% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 83,607
- Peak year: 1983 (2,925 births)
- Estimated living today: 78,847
Desiree by age group — who carries the name today?
Desiree popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Desiree
Desiree has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 83,607 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 78,847 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 4,335 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Desirees you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Desiree in the US?
An estimated 78,847 people named Desiree are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Desiree rare — about 1 in 4,335 Americans.
Is Desiree a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Desiree is 0% male and 100% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Desiree most popular?
Desiree peaked in 1983, when 2,925 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Desiree?
Desiree ranks #651 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 43 out of 100 (higher means rarer).