Desired or longed for
Dessire is a rare variant of the French name Désirée, which is derived from the Latin Desideratus. It historically signifies a child who was long-awaited or deeply wished for by their parents. While the 'Dessire' spelling is uncommon in the United States, it retains the romantic and evocative sentiment of its linguistic roots.
Less common today
Dessire isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #9,705 in 2001.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Queen of Sweden and Norway and former fiancée of Napoleon Bonaparte
