MallowbyNames

Desere

DEH-zuh-ray · Of uncertain origin; possibly a variant of Desiree, meaning 'desired'

Peak popularity
1990
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Desere since 1969

Babies named Desere per year in U.S. Social Security records.

51015198020002020Most births 1990Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1960s6
1970s21
1980s68
1990s68
2000s30
2010s0
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Desere is a modern English respelling of the French name Désirée, first recorded in U.S. data in 1969. It reached its peak year of usage in 1990, though it has never been common enough to rank in the top 1000. The name's trajectory has been stable over the decades, remaining a rare choice. Its spelling likely reflects a preference for simplified or unique forms, and it has been used primarily for girls.

Desere is a modern English respelling of the French name Désirée, which derives from the Latin desiderata meaning 'desired' or 'longed for'. The name entered English usage in the 20th century, often seen as a creative alternative to the more common Desiree. Its earliest recorded use in U.S. data is 1969.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Desi, Ree

Variants: Desiree, Désirée, Desirae, Dezeray

Sibling names for Desere

Names that share Desere's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Desere mean?
Desere is likely a variant of Desiree, which means 'desired' or 'longed for' in French.
How popular is the name Desere?
Desere has never ranked in the U.S. top 1000. Its peak year of usage was 1990, but it has remained very rare.
Is Desere a boy or girl name?
Desere is almost exclusively used for girls.