Declining since 2009, #6,446 for boys today.
Popularity of Didier since 1960
Babies named Didier per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 36 |
| 1970s | 35 |
| 1980s | 66 |
| 1990s | 106 |
| 2000s | 279 |
| 2010s | 347 |
| 2020s | 140 |
Meaning & origin
Didier, a French name meaning 'desired' or 'beloved,' has a quiet presence in the United States, where its first recorded use appears in 1960. In 2025, it ranked 6,446, given to roughly 1 in 131,390 boys. The name reached its peak in 2009, and has been in decline since then. While Didier has never been widespread in the U.S., it remains a recognizable French classic. Its rarity today may appeal to parents seeking a distinct but authentic French name free of trendy associations.
Didier is the French form of Desiderius, a Latin name derived from 'desiderium' meaning 'longing, desire.' It became popular in early Christian Europe due to saints bearing the name, including a 7th-century bishop of Cahors. In France, Didier has been a steady but not exceptionally common given name, peaking in use around the late 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Did, Didi
Sibling names for Didier
Names that share Didier's style, for a brother or sister.
