Desired or wished for
Deziree is a modern phonetic spelling of the French name Désirée. It originates from the Late Latin name Desideratus, which was often given to children whose births were seen as an answer to prayer.
Less common today
Deziree isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,252 in 1997.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
