Deandra
Deandra is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Combination of Dee and Andrea, meaning 'strong' or 'courageous'.
Origin and history
Deandra is a modern American name created by combining the prefix Dee with the classic Greek name Andrea. It emerged in the mid-20th century as part of a trend toward creating melodious, multi-syllabic female names. In the United States, it reached its peak popularity in the late 1980s and 1990s and is now given less frequently.
Popularity in the United States
4,927 babies in the United States have been named Deandra since 1880. It ranks #2492 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2062.
States where it is most popular
- TX (29.1 %)
- CA (13.5 %)
- NY (11.6 %)
- FL (10.3 %)
- GA (5.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 33 |
| 1960-1970 | 284 |
| 1970-1980 | 570 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,264 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,617 |
| 2000-2010 | 880 |
| 2010-2019 | 240 |
| 2020-2029 | 39 |
Famous people named Deandra
- Deandra Dottin: Athlete, Cricketer
Nicknames
Dee, Dede, Andi
Fun facts
- Deandra was created in the United States by prefixing the letter or name Dee onto the classical Greek name Andrea.
- The name experienced its highest level of usage in the U.S. during the late 1980s and early 1990s.