Desarae
A feminine name possibly derived from the combination of "desert" and "serenity".
Name Census estimates that about 1,727 living Americans carry the first name Desarae. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Desarae today is around 32 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Desarae births was 1998 (79 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Desarae. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
1.7K
~ 1 in 198,468 Americans
Peak year
1998
79 babies that year
Average age
32
years old
2022 SSA rank
#8,152
Tracked since 1968
Popularity
Desarae: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Desarae from the 1960s through to the 2020s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 640 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Desarae by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Desarae during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Desaraes live
The SSA's state-level files cover 13 states and territories. Texas, California, Ohio recorded the most babies named Desarae, while Wisconsin, Washington, North Carolina recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 31 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Desarae
The name Desarae is believed to have originated from the French language, specifically the word "désirée," which means "desired" or "longed for." It is a feminine name that emerged during the late 18th century in France.
The name Desarae is thought to be a variation or derivative of the more common French name "Désirée." This variation likely came about as the name traveled to other regions and underwent slight spelling modifications due to cultural influences or linguistic adaptations.
Historically, the name Desarae does not appear to have been widely documented in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or significant historical records. However, it is worth noting that the root word "désirée" has been present in the French language for centuries.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Desarae can be found in the late 19th century. Desarae Barnardo, an English philanthropist and founder of the Barnardo's charity organization for children, was born in 1845 and lived until 1905.
Another notable figure bearing the name Desarae was Desarae Wertheimer, a German-American composer and musician who lived from 1892 to 1962. She was known for her contributions to the development of modern classical music.
In the early 20th century, Desarae Montague was a French artist and painter who gained recognition for her vibrant landscapes and portraits. She lived from 1905 to 1987.
Desarae Fielding, an American author and poet, was born in 1928 and is remembered for her poignant works exploring themes of love, loss, and the human experience.
Desarae Cho, a South Korean actress and model, was born in 1983 and has appeared in numerous television shows and films, gaining popularity for her versatile performances.
It is important to note that while these individuals serve as examples of people who have borne the name Desarae throughout history, the name's origins and prevalence remain relatively obscure compared to more commonly used names.
People
Desarae + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Desarae as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Desarae: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Desarae?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,727 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Desarae going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 198,468 US residents.
Is Desarae a common name?
We classify Desarae as "Rare". It ranks above 93.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,794 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Desarae most popular?
The single biggest year for Desarae was 1998, when 79 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Desarae is about 32 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Desarae a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Desarae in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.