Total births
1,251
Girls' name · since 1930
Deseree
Since 1930, U.S. Social Security records show 1,251 babies named Deseree, peaking in 1983. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,251
- total births
- 1930–2016
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
1,251 girls have been named Deseree since 1930, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Deseree has 1,251 recorded births among girls since 1930, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 1990s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1930 to 2016.
- 1,251 total births
- 1930–2016 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 33% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,251 girls have been named Deseree since 1930, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2016.
- 1,251
- total births
- 1930–2016
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
33% of everyone ever named Deseree was born in this single decade.
1983
Single peak year
52 babies were named Deseree in 1983 - its busiest year on record.
Deseree's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Deseree splits its recorded history at 1983: 72% of all births land in the more recent half, 28% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1960 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1983 peak of 52 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Deseree at a glance
Last recorded 2016Peak year
1983
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1930
Deseree popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1930–2016
- Peak year (1983)
- 52
- Annual births at peak, across 87 years of records
Deseree by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Deseree's strongest decade.
411 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 33% of all-time use.
Deseree births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s 6
1930s
6 births
- 1950s 21
1950s
21 births
- 1960s 78
1960s
78 births
- 1970s
1970s
165 births
- 1980s
1980s
374 births
- 1990s
1990s
411 births
- 2000s
2000s
186 births
- 2010s 10
2010s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 411 births (33% of all-time use).
How Deseree 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 Deseree's total volume
Deseree vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Deseree by state
Where Deseree concentrates geographically, total births since 1930
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 247 | 19.7% |
| #2 | Texas | | 72 | 5.8% |
| #3 | New York | | 11 | 0.9% |
California share of Deseree's total US births 19.7%
Even split
247 of 1,251 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Deseree? ▼
Deseree has been given to 1,251 babies in the U.S. since 1930, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2016. 52 babies were born in 1983, its single highest year.
When was Deseree most popular? ▼
Deseree was most popular in the 1990s decade with 411 total births. The single peak year was 1983.
Where is Deseree most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Deseree are California (247 births), Texas (72 births), New York (11 births).
How long has the name Deseree been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Deseree since 1930 -- 87 years through the most recent 2016 data.
What names are similar to Deseree? ▼
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 Deseree's data
- Deseree's decade-level peak was the 1990s (411 total births); usage has since declined to 10 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Deserees (247 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 Deseree
Nearby Names Like Deseree
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Deseree
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 Deseree side by side: Deseree vs Destiny Deseree vs Desiree Deseree vs Destinee
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1930–2016 (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. "Deseree: Baby Name Since 1930 - 1,251 Births, Peak 1983." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/deseree. 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 Deseree 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.