Holding steady.
Popularity of Dezerae since 1979
Babies named Dezerae per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1992, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Dezerae's real moment was 1998.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 9 |
| 1980s | 83 |
| 1990s | 182 |
| 2000s | 141 |
| 2010s | 33 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Dezerae is a rare modern coinage, first appearing in U.S. birth records in 1979. The name never cracked the top 1,000 rankings, reflecting its limited but steady use, particularly in the 1990s and early 2000s. Its 1998 peak year saw only a handful of births, and in 2025 the trajectory remains stable. The name is likely a creative spelling of the more established Desiree, itself derived from the French 'desiré'. Despite its obscurity, Dezerae has a distinct sound that appeals to parents seeking a unique alternative. The lack of top states in the data suggests the name is spread thinly across the country without regional concentration.
Dezerae is a modern coinage, likely a creative spelling of Desiree or a variant of Desirae. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1979. Its usage has remained rare and sporadic, peaking in 1998 with a handful of births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dez
Sibling names for Dezerae
Names that share Dezerae's style, for a brother or sister.
