Total births
1,353
Girls' name · since 1969
Deserae
Since 1969, U.S. Social Security records show 1,353 babies named Deserae, peaking in 1992. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,353
- total births
- 1969–2025
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
Deserae is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 1,353 have been recorded since 1969.
Social Security Administration records show Deserae recorded 1,353 times among girls since 1969, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1969 to 2025.
- 1,353 total births
- 1969–2025 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 38% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,353 girls have been named Deserae since 1969, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2025.
- 1,353
- total births
- 1969–2025
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
38% of everyone ever named Deserae was born in this single decade.
1992
Single peak year
62 babies were named Deserae in 1992 - its busiest year on record.
Deserae's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Deserae's SSA record in two at 1996 and the more recent half accounts for 43% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 57%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1969, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1992 peak of 62, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Deserae at a glance
Last recorded 2025Peak year
1992
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1969
Deserae popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1969–2025
- Peak year (1992)
- 62
- Annual births at peak, across 57 years of records
Deserae by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Deserae's strongest decade.
520 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 38% of all-time use.
Deserae births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
- 1970s 71
1970s
71 births
- 1980s
1980s
367 births
- 1990s
1990s
520 births
- 2000s
2000s
297 births
- 2010s 88
2010s
88 births
- 2020s 5
2020s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 520 births (38% of all-time use).
How Deserae compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Deserae's total volume
Deserae vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Deserae by state
Where Deserae concentrates geographically, total births since 1969
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 126 | 9.3% |
| #2 | Texas | | 125 | 9.2% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 22 | 1.6% |
| #4 | Michigan | | 10 | 0.7% |
| #5 | Oklahoma | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #6 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #7 | Utah | | 5 | 0.4% |
California share of Deserae's total US births 9.3%
Even split
126 of 1,353 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Deserae? ▼
1,353 babies have been named Deserae since 1969. It was last recorded in 2025. The peak year was 1992 with 62 births.
When was Deserae most popular? ▼
Deserae was most popular in the 1990s decade with 520 total births. The single peak year was 1992.
Where is Deserae most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Deserae are California (126 births), Texas (125 births), Ohio (22 births).
How long has the name Deserae been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Deserae since 1969 -- 57 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Deserae? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Destiny, Desiree, Destinee, Desirae, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Deserae's data
- Deserae's decade-level peak was the 1990s (520 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Deseraes (126 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Deserae
Nearby Names Like Deserae
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Deserae
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Desiree Girl
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Desirae Girl
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Dessie Girl
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Compare Deserae side by side: Deserae vs Destiny Deserae vs Desiree Deserae vs Destinee
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1969–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Deserae: Baby Name Since 1969 - 1,353 Births, Peak 1992." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/deserae. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Deserae draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.