Total births
678
Girls' name · since 1921
Desaree
Since 1921, U.S. Social Security records show 678 babies named Desaree, peaking in 1990. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 678
- total births
- 1921–2012
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 37%
- born in that decade
Desaree is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 678 have been recorded since 1921.
Social Security Administration records show Desaree recorded 678 times among girls since 1921, 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 1921 to 2012.
- 678 total births
- 1921–2012 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 37% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
678 girls have been named Desaree since 1921, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2012.
- 678
- total births
- 1921–2012
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 37%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
37% of everyone ever named Desaree was born in this single decade.
1990
Single peak year
34 babies were named Desaree in 1990 - its busiest year on record.
Desaree's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Desaree's full recorded timeline at 1988, 65% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 35% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1921, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1990 peak of 34 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Desaree at a glance
Last recorded 2012Peak year
1990
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1921
Desaree popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1921–2012
- Peak year (1990)
- 34
- Annual births at peak, across 92 years of records
Desaree by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Desaree's strongest decade.
250 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 37% of all-time use.
Desaree births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 5
1920s
5 births
- 1950s 5
1950s
5 births
- 1960s 38
1960s
38 births
- 1970s 63
1970s
63 births
- 1980s
1980s
176 births
- 1990s
1990s
250 births
- 2000s
2000s
127 births
- 2010s 14
2010s
14 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 250 births (37% of all-time use).
How Desaree 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 Desaree's total volume
Desaree vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Desaree by state
Where Desaree concentrates geographically, total births since 1921
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 44 | 6.5% |
| #2 | New York | | 15 | 2.2% |
| #3 | Texas | | 11 | 1.6% |
California share of Desaree's total US births 6.5%
Even split
44 of 678 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Desaree? ▼
Desaree has been given to 678 babies in the U.S. since 1921, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2012. 34 babies were born in 1990, its single highest year.
When was Desaree most popular? ▼
Desaree was most popular in the 1990s decade with 250 total births. The single peak year was 1990.
Where is Desaree most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Desaree are California (44 births), New York (15 births), Texas (11 births).
How long has the name Desaree been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Desaree since 1921 -- 92 years through the most recent 2012 data.
What names are similar to Desaree? ▼
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 Desaree's data
- Desaree's decade-level peak was the 1990s (250 total births); usage has since declined to 14 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Desarees (44 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Desaree
Nearby Names Like Desaree
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Desaree
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Desiree Girl
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Desirae Girl
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Dessie Girl
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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, 1921–2012 (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. "Desaree: Baby Name Since 1921 - 678 Births, Peak 1990." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/desaree. 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 Desaree 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.