Dea is a name of Romanian origin and meaning "goddess". It is derived from the Romanian word for goddess, which is "zeu" or "dea", depending on the gender of the deity in question. In ancient Roman culture, deities were often referred to as "deus" or "dea", with "dea" being used specifically for female goddesses.
The name Dea has a long history and can be traced back to ancient times. It was used by the Romans to refer to their many female deities, such as Dea Dia, the goddess of growth and fertility, and Dea Matris, the mother goddess. The name was also used in other ancient cultures, such as those of the Celts and Germans, who had their own versions of female deities called "dea".
Today, Dea is still used as a given name for girls in Romania and other countries where Romanian influences are present. It is often associated with qualities such as grace, beauty, and divine inspiration. However, its use has been relatively rare compared to more popular names like Maria or Elena in Romania.
In recent years, there has been some renewed interest in the name Dea due to its unique sound and meaning. Some parents may choose this name for their daughters because of its association with goddesses and divine femininity, while others simply appreciate its rarity and distinctiveness. Regardless of the reason behind its selection, Dea remains a name rich in history and meaning that continues to captivate those who encounter it.
The given statistics show the number of babies named Dea born in the United States each year from 1901 to 2023. Over this period, there were a total of 1785 births with the name Dea.
In the early years, the number of births was relatively low and varied between 5 and 9 annually between 1901 and 1924. However, starting from 1928, we see an increase in the number of babies named Dea, with 8 births recorded that year.
The highest peak occurs in 1957, with 41 births, indicating that this was a particularly popular year for the name Dea. The following years also saw high numbers of births with this name, with at least 20 babies named Dea born each year between 1952 and 1963.
After reaching its peak in the late 1950s and early 1960s, the popularity of the name Dea began to decline. Between 1973 and 1984, there were fewer than 25 births with this name each year. This trend continued until the mid-1990s, when the number of babies named Dea began to rise again.
Since then, the popularity of the name has fluctuated but remained relatively steady, with between 9 and 25 babies named Dea born annually from 1993 onwards. In recent years, the name has seen a resurgence in popularity, with 17 births recorded in both 2022 and 2023.
Overall, these statistics demonstrate that while the name Dea has not always been consistently popular throughout history, it has experienced periods of significant popularity and continues to be chosen for newborn babies today.