Dessence is of French origin, derived from the word 'désir', meaning 'desire'. It is an uncommon yet distinctive given name, suggesting elegance and refinement. The name Dessence was first introduced in literature through the works of French authors like Maurice Barrès and Jean Giraudoux, who popularized it in their narratives.
"Dessence saw a steady increase in popularity between 1998 and 2000, with five births each year initially, peaking at six in 2000. After a gap of nearly fifteen years, the name resurged in 2015 and 2017, totaling nine births over these two years. In all, there were thirty Dessences born between 1998 and 2017."