Holding steady.
Popularity of Dearies since 1987
Babies named Dearies per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 17 |
| 1990s | 38 |
| 2000s | 18 |
| 2010s | 19 |
| 2020s | 16 |
Meaning & origin
Dearies is an exceptionally rare name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1987. It reached its peak usage in 1990, after which it has remained steady at fewer than five births each year through the most recent data in 2025. The name's trajectory is classified as stable, indicating it has not shown significant growth or decline. Dearies is not associated with any particular state or region, and its lack of similar names in the database underscores its uniqueness. As a modern coinage likely derived from the English term of endearment 'dear', it carries a sweet, affectionate quality, but its meaning remains unconfirmed. The name's rarity and recent vintage make it a distinctive choice without historical baggage.
Dearies appears to be a modern coinage, possibly formed from the English word 'dear' meaning beloved, combined with the suffix '-ies' to create a name with a sweet, feminine sound. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1987 and saw a modest peak in 1990. The name remains rare and is not clearly tied to any established naming tradition.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dea, Dear
Sibling names for Dearies
Names that share Dearies's style, for a brother or sister.
