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Dearie

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Pronounced DEER-ee /ˈdɪər.i/High

Meaning: Dearie is the English endearment 'dearie' — an affectionate form of 'dear' — used directly as a given name. It is a word-name rather than an inherited one, which we note plainly.Low

In 30 seconds: A word straight from the heart: Dearie is the English endearment 'dear one', used as a name (said 'DEER-ee').
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningDearie is the English endearment 'dearie' — an affectionate form of 'dear' — used directly as a given name. It is a word-name rather than an inherited one, which we note plainly.
U.S. rank (2024)#13858 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 96

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202120102024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Dearie is the English word of endearment, a diminutive of dear (Old English deore, 'precious, beloved'), pressed into service as a given name. That makes it a word-name rather than an inherited one, which we note plainly. It carries a warm, old-fashioned, storybook feel (said 'DEER-ee').

It appears only rarely in U.S. records. Rare, tender, and quaint.

Did you know? Dearie is simply the affectionate English word — the kind of thing a grandmother says. Used as a given name it is a word-name, plain and tender, which we note.
Overall data confidence 45%
References — Dearie — English endearment word used as a given name

Variations

DearyDearee

Nicknames

DeeDeer

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dearie mean?

Dearie is the English endearment 'dearie', an affectionate form of 'dear' — so 'dear one'. It is a word-name, which we note.

How do you pronounce Dearie?

It's said DEER-ee /ˈdɪər.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Dearie a boy or girl name?

Dearie is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Dearie?

Dearie is a very rare name for girls in the U.S.

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