Feminine dossier · first seen 1955
Desire
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
2008
Peak births
164
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Gen Z
Quick answers about Desire
How many people are named Desire?
An estimated 5,178 living Americans are named Desire.
How rare is Desire?
Desire is uncommon among babies today, with 82 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 50% from its 2008 peak.
How old is the typical Desire?
The median age of a living American named Desire is approximately 25 years, with most bearers falling between 15 and 35 years old.
Is Desire still popular?
Yes. Desire is holding steady, with 82 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Desire most common?
Desire has its strongest geographic signal in Illinois, where it appears 2.7× more often than the national baseline.
1955Peak 20082025
Peak year
2008
Decline from peak
50%
2025
82
All-time
5,336