Holding steady.
Popularity of Dezaree since 1980
Babies named Dezaree per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 15 |
| 1990s | 105 |
| 2000s | 33 |
| 2010s | 13 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Dezaree is a modern American spelling variant of the classic French name Désirée, meaning 'desired'. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1980, reflecting a trend of creative respellings in the late 20th century. The name reached its peak popularity in 1995, a year of relative high point for many similar stylized names, but it has since maintained a stable trajectory, never breaking into the top 1000. Its usage has been consistently low but persistent, appealing to parents seeking a unique twist on a familiar sound. The name has no strong regional concentration, appearing sporadically across states with no clear pattern. As a respelling, it carries the same elegant meaning as its source while offering a distinctive visual identity.
Dezaree is a modern American respelling of the French name Désirée, which is the feminine form of Désiré, ultimately from Latin 'desiderare' meaning 'to desire'. The name entered English usage in the 20th century and gained a variety of spelling variants, with Dezaree emerging as a distinctive form in the 1980s. Its use reflects a broader trend of phonetic and creative respellings in American naming.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dez, Dee, Ree
Sibling names for Dezaree
Names that share Dezaree's style, for a brother or sister.
