Declining since 2001.
Popularity of Dreama since 1915
Babies named Dreama per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 27 |
| 1930s | 143 |
| 1940s | 436 |
| 1950s | 711 |
| 1960s | 637 |
| 1970s | 418 |
| 1980s | 217 |
| 1990s | 172 |
| 2000s | 204 |
| 2010s | 103 |
| 2020s | 41 |
Meaning & origin
Dreama is a modern English name derived from the word for a series of thoughts during sleep or an aspiration. First recorded in 1915, it briefly enjoyed popularity in the mid-20th century, peaking in 1958. Since 2001, its usage has steadily declined, and it has not been recorded among the top 1000 names in recent decades. The name carries a whimsical, lyrical quality that appealed to parents of the 1950s, but today it is uncommon. Dreama has no strong regional ties, appearing sporadically across the United States.
Dreama is a modern coinage based on the English word dream, combined with the feminine suffix -a. It likely emerged in the early 20th century, possibly as a variant of the word name Dream or a literary invention. Its use peaked in the 1950s but has since declined.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Drea, Dree
Variants: Drema
Sibling names for Dreama
Names that share Dreama's style, for a brother or sister.
