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Desiderio

Boy

Meaning of Desiderio: Latin: 'longing' or 'desire'

Desiderio is a boy's name most strongly associated with Italian naming. It has 9 letters and 4 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 5658th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.

US rank 2025

#5658

15 babies in 2025

England & Wales 2024

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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted

US babies since 1880

650

First recorded 1910 · peak 2025

Trend

stable

Style: rare

Popularity over time

1981: 5 babies1982: 11 babies1983: 8 babies1984: 0 babies1985: 9 babies1986: 6 babies1987: 8 babies1988: 8 babies1989: 0 babies1990: 0 babies19901991: 7 babies1992: 6 babies1993: 9 babies1994: 9 babies1995: 5 babies1996: 9 babies1997: 9 babies1998: 8 babies1999: 9 babies2000: 9 babies20002001: 0 babies2002: 12 babies2003: 7 babies2004: 7 babies2005: 9 babies2006: 7 babies2007: 7 babies2008: 7 babies2009: 10 babies2010: 5 babies20102011: 8 babies2012: 5 babies2013: 5 babies2014: 6 babies2015: 5 babies2016: 10 babies2017: 8 babies2018: 7 babies2019: 7 babies2020: 7 babies20202021: 10 babies2022: 8 babies2023: 12 babies2024: 6 babies2025: 15 babies
US babies named Desiderio per year (Social Security Administration). Peak bar = 15.

Gender split

100% boys · 0% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.

Origins & cultures

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