Deedee
Deedee is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Derived from names starting with 'D', often meaning 'divine' (Diana) or 'sorrowful' (Deirdre).
Origin and history
Deedee is a diminutive name originally derived as a hypocorism for names starting with the letter 'D', such as Deirdre, Diana, or Denise. It emerged as an independent given name in the United States during the mid-20th century. While popular as a casual nickname, its usage as an official registered first name remains relatively rare.
Popularity in the United States
3,478 babies in the United States have been named Deedee since 1880. It ranks #3007 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (36.5 %)
- TX (14 %)
- OH (7 %)
- FL (5.5 %)
- IL (4.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 11 |
| 1940-1950 | 157 |
| 1950-1960 | 695 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,392 |
| 1970-1980 | 787 |
| 1980-1990 | 245 |
| 1990-2000 | 147 |
| 2000-2010 | 38 |
| 2010-2019 | 6 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Deedee
- Deedee Magno Hall: Actress, Singer
- Deedee Corradini: Politician, Mayor
Fun facts
- Deedee originated as a phonetic reduplication of the letter D sound used affectionately in familiar settings.
- The name experienced its highest rate of use as a standalone official name in the U.S. during the 1950s and 1960s.