Dea Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Latin
Gender Distribution:
1% Masculine / 99% Feminine
Meaning:
Dea means 'goddess' in Latin.
Meaning of the Name Dea
Dea is a feminine name of Latin origin. It is derived from the Latin word 'deus' meaning 'goddess'. Dea is associated with femininity, grace, and divine power. The name has a spiritual and mystical connotation, reflecting the reverence for goddesses in ancient Roman mythology.
Popularity of the Name Dea
The popularity for the name Dea peaked in popularity in the year 1963 with 45 births, which ranked number 2,868 out of 11,100 unique names for that year. Dea had the most female births in 1963 with 45, which ranked number 1,717 out of 7,662 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1921 with 6, which ranked number 3,869 out of 4,985 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Dea has increased over the last ten years from 17 births to 19 births, an increase of 11.76%. Among females, Dea has increased in popularity over the last ten years from 17 births to 19 births, an increase of 11.76%.
Nationwide Popularity of Dea
- 20 Year Trend of Dea: 5.56%
- 10 Year Trend of Dea: 11.76%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Dea: 11.76%
Popularity of Dea by State
Among females, Dea was most popular in Northeastern states with 5 births in the region. It was most commonly used in NY, with 5 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Dea. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 2109 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Dea
- Total Births of Dea: 19 (1.12%)
- Female Births of Dea: 19 (1.12%)
Given the upward trend of Dea over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 1.12% increase in total births, for a total of 19 births in 2024. For Females, births for Dea have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 19 female births in 2024, an increase of 1.12%.