Declining since 2010, #4,546 for girls today.
Popularity of Dezire since 1989
Babies named Dezire per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 110 |
| 2000s | 349 |
| 2010s | 341 |
| 2020s | 157 |
Meaning & origin
Dezire is a modern invented name that entered U.S. birth records in 1989. It is a respelling of the English word 'desire', with the 'z' substitution reflecting a trend toward stylized, unique names. The name reached its peak popularity in 2011, after which its use has gradually declined. As of 2025, it ranks 4,546, with approximately 1 in 53,576 newborn girls receiving the name. Despite the drop in frequency, Dezire remains in use, particularly among families who favor contemporary, phonetically distinctive names. Its association with the concept of desire gives it an aspirational quality, though it is not tied to any specific cultural or historical tradition.
Dezire is a contemporary coinage that first appeared in U.S. records in 1989. Its spelling modifies the English word 'desire' with a 'z', a common stylistic substitution in modern invented names. Such respellings gained popularity in the late 20th century as parents sought unique variants.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dez, Zizi
Sibling names for Dezire
Names that share Dezire's style, for a brother or sister.
