Total births
1,053
Girls' name · since 1977
Desaray
1,053 babies named Desaray in U.S. Social Security records since 1977, with the highest year being 1992. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 1,053
- total births
- 1977–2019
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 41%
- born in that decade
1,053 girls have been named Desaray since 1977, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Desaray recorded 1,053 times among girls since 1977, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1977 to 2019.
- 1,053 total births
- 1977–2019 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 41% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,053 girls have been named Desaray since 1977, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2019.
- 1,053
- total births
- 1977–2019
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 41%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
41% of everyone ever named Desaray was born in this single decade.
1992
Single peak year
63 babies were named Desaray in 1992 - its busiest year on record.
Desaray's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Desaray's full recorded timeline at 1996, 53% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 47% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 2019, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1992 peak of 63 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Desaray at a glance
Last recorded 2019Peak year
1992
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1977
Desaray popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1977–2019
- Peak year (1992)
- 63
- Annual births at peak, across 43 years of records
Desaray by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Desaray's strongest decade.
434 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 41% of all-time use.
Desaray births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 30
1970s
30 births
- 1980s
1980s
178 births
- 1990s
1990s
434 births
- 2000s
2000s
342 births
- 2010s 69
2010s
69 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 434 births (41% of all-time use).
How Desaray compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Desaray's total volume
Desaray vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Desaray by state
Where Desaray concentrates geographically, total births since 1977
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 81 | 7.7% |
| #2 | Michigan | | 22 | 2.1% |
| #3 | California | | 21 | 2.0% |
| #4 | Florida | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #5 | Ohio | | 5 | 0.5% |
Texas share of Desaray's total US births 7.7%
Even split
81 of 1,053 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Desaray? ▼
Since 1977, Social Security records show 1,053 babies named Desaray. The most recent recorded year was 2019. Its busiest year on record was 1992, with 63 births.
When was Desaray most popular? ▼
Desaray was most popular in the 1990s decade with 434 total births. The single peak year was 1992.
Where is Desaray most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Desaray are Texas (81 births), Michigan (22 births), California (21 births).
How long has the name Desaray been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Desaray since 1977 -- 43 years through the most recent 2019 data.
What names are similar to Desaray? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Destiny, Desiree, Destinee, Desirae, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Desaray's data
- Desaray's decade-level peak was the 1990s (434 total births); usage has since declined to 69 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Desarays (81 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Desaray
Nearby Names Like Desaray
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Desaray
Destiny Girl
#481 151,763 births
Desiree Girl
#1137 83,563 births
Destinee Girl
#2574 16,800 births
Desirae Girl
#2868 13,160 births
Dessie Girl
#12161 11,414 births
Compare Desaray side by side: Desaray vs Destiny Desaray vs Desiree Desaray vs Destinee
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1977–2019 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Desaray: Baby Name Since 1977 - 1,053 Births, Peak 1992." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/desaray. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Desaray draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.