Desiree is of French origin, derived from the word 'désir', meaning 'desire'. It was popularized by the novel 'Paul et Virginie' written by Jacques-Henri Bernardin de Saint-Pierre in 1795. The name reached peak popularity in the United States during the late 1800s and early 1900s, and has since seen a resurgence in recent years.
The name Desirey saw its popularity peak around the late 90s to early 2000s, with a notable spike in 1998 (20 births) and 2005 (19 births). However, it has since declined, with fewer than 10 births recorded each year from 2007 onwards. Overall, the name Desirey has been given to 284 newborns between 1980 and 2018.