Total births
707
Girls' name · since 1974
Deseray
707 babies named Deseray in U.S. Social Security records since 1974, with the highest year being 1992. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 707
- total births
- 1974–2014
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
Deseray sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 707 recorded since 1974.
Social Security Administration records show Deseray recorded 707 times among girls since 1974, 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 1974 to 2014.
- 707 total births
- 1974–2014 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 39% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
707 girls have been named Deseray since 1974, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2014.
- 707
- total births
- 1974–2014
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
39% of everyone ever named Deseray was born in this single decade.
1992
Single peak year
36 babies were named Deseray in 1992 - its busiest year on record.
Deseray's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Deseray splits its recorded history at 1995: 56% of all births land in the more recent half, 44% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1974 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1992 peak of 36 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Deseray at a glance
Last recorded 2014Peak year
1992
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1974
Deseray popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1974–2014
- Peak year (1992)
- 36
- Annual births at peak, across 41 years of records
Deseray by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Deseray's strongest decade.
275 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 39% of all-time use.
Deseray births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 21
1970s
21 births
- 1980s
1980s
135 births
- 1990s
1990s
275 births
- 2000s
2000s
243 births
- 2010s 33
2010s
33 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 275 births (39% of all-time use).
How Deseray 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 Deseray's total volume
Deseray vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Deseray by state
Where Deseray concentrates geographically, total births since 1974
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 61 | 8.6% |
| #2 | Texas | | 60 | 8.5% |
California share of Deseray's total US births 8.6%
Even split
61 of 707 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Deseray? ▼
Deseray has been given to 707 babies in the U.S. since 1974, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2014. 36 babies were born in 1992, its single highest year.
When was Deseray most popular? ▼
Deseray was most popular in the 1990s decade with 275 total births. The single peak year was 1992.
Where is Deseray most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Deseray are California (61 births), Texas (60 births).
How long has the name Deseray been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Deseray since 1974 -- 41 years through the most recent 2014 data.
What names are similar to Deseray? ▼
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 Deseray's data
- Deseray's decade-level peak was the 1990s (275 total births); usage has since declined to 33 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Deserays (61 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 Deseray
Nearby Names Like Deseray
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Deseray
Destiny Girl
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Desiree Girl
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Destinee Girl
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Desirae Girl
#2868 13,160 births
Dessie Girl
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Compare Deseray side by side: Deseray vs Destiny Deseray vs Desiree Deseray 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, 1974–2014 (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. "Deseray: Baby Name Since 1974 - 707 Births, Peak 1992." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/deseray. 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 Deseray 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.