Dezerae is an uncommon female given name of American origin. It is derived from the Latin word 'desiderare', which means 'to desire'. The name Dezerae gained some popularity in the United States during the late 20th century, but it remains relatively rare compared to more traditional names. It is often spelled with variant spellings such as Desiree or Desirae.
The name Dezerae appears to have been moderately popular between the years 1979 and 2013, with a total of 448 babies given this name during that period. The peak years for popularity were 1986 and 1987, with 11 and 12 births respectively, and there was another significant spike in 1992 with 24 births. However, the name's popularity seemed to decline after the late 1990s, with fewer than 20 births recorded each year from 2000 onwards, and dropping as low as 5 or 6 births per year in some recent years.