Desiray
One who is greatly desired or longed for.
Name Census estimates that about 1,729 living Americans carry the first name Desiray. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Desiray today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Desiray births was 2000 (98 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Desiray. 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 198,238 Americans
Peak year
2000
98 babies that year
Average age
28
years old
2023 SSA rank
#13,860
Tracked since 1955
Popularity
Desiray: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Desiray from the 1950s through to the 2020s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 642 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
Desiray 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 Desiray during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Desirays live
The SSA's state-level files cover 10 states and territories. California, Texas, Florida recorded the most babies named Desiray, while Oklahoma, Georgia, Colorado recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 62 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Desiray
The name Desiray is a feminine given name of uncertain origin. It is believed to have emerged as a creative spelling variation of the French name Desiree, which means "desired" or "longed for." The name Desiree itself can be traced back to the Latin word "desideratus," meaning "longed for" or "desired."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Desiray can be found in historical records from the late 18th century, during the French Revolution era. It is possible that the name gained popularity during this time as a reflection of the political and social desires of the people.
While the name Desiray does not have any direct religious or mythological connections, it shares a similar meaning with the biblical name Jedidiah, which means "beloved of the Lord" in Hebrew. This suggests that the name may have been used to express a desire for a child or a loved one.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Desiray. One of the earliest was Desiray de la Vallée (1598-1657), a French noblewoman and courtier during the reign of Louis XIII. Another notable figure was Desiray Boucicault (1833-1891), an Irish-American actress and playwright who achieved success on the London stage.
In the 20th century, Desiray Dolron (1913-1995) was a French actress and singer who appeared in several films during the 1930s and 1940s. Desiray Mirthi (1921-2008) was an Indian classical dancer and choreographer, known for her contributions to the Kathak dance form.
More recently, Desiray Garcia (born 1986) is an American professional wrestler and former reality television personality, who has competed in various promotions including WWE and TNA Wrestling.
While the name Desiray has remained relatively uncommon, its unique spelling and meaning have made it a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name that conveys a sense of longing or desire.
People
Desiray + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Desiray 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
Desiray: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Desiray?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,729 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Desiray 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 198,238 US residents.
Is Desiray a common name?
We classify Desiray 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, 1,782 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Desiray most popular?
The single biggest year for Desiray was 2000, when 98 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Desiray is about 28 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Desiray a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Desiray 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.