The name Desirea is of English origin and it is a variant spelling of the feminine given name Desiree or Desire. The meaning of this name is "desired" or "longed for".
The name Desirea has gained popularity in recent years, particularly in countries such as the United States and Canada. It is often used as a middle name rather than a first name, but it can also be used as a standalone given name.
There are no notable historical figures with this name, nor any significant cultural references associated with it. However, some famous individuals who have the name Desirea include American actress Desirea Baines and Canadian singer-songwriter Desiree Dawson.
The name Desirea has seen varied popularity over the years in the United States. It first appeared in the top 1000 baby names for girls in 1964 with only five births that year. The next few years saw a consistent but small number of babies named Desirea, until it reached double digits in 1970 with twelve births.
The name gained more traction in the late 1970s and early 1980s, reaching an all-time high of eighty-one births in both 1990 and 1991. It remained relatively popular throughout the 1990s, with at least fifty-six births each year.
However, since the turn of the century, the name Desirea has seen a decline in popularity. In 2006, there were only twenty-three births, and this number continued to decrease in subsequent years. The most recent data from 2017 shows that there were just five babies named Desirea, indicating that it is now quite rare.
Overall, since its first appearance in the top 1000 baby names for girls in 1964, Desirea has been given to a total of 1873 babies in the United States. While it was once relatively popular, it seems that fewer parents are choosing this name for their daughters nowadays. However, trends in naming can change over time, so only future data will tell if Desirea's popularity continues to wane or if it begins to rise again.