Desired or wished for
Desree is a modern phonetic variant of the French name Désirée. It stems from the Latin word desideratus, which was often used in early Christian contexts to signify a child who was long-awaited or prayed for.
Less common today
Desree isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,412 in 1995.
British R&B singer known for the hit 'You Gotta Be'
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
