Deidra
Deidra is a girl's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Sorrowful or daughter of the valley.
Origin and history
Deidra is a variant spelling of Deirdre, a classic name from Irish mythology representing sorrow or brokenheartedness. The name gained popularity in the United States during the mid-to-late 20th century but has become exceedingly rare in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
10,287 babies in the United States have been named Deidra since 1880. It ranks #1608 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2096.
States where it is most popular
- TX (11.7 %)
- CA (8.8 %)
- NY (7.4 %)
- GA (7.1 %)
- OH (6.7 %)
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 | 306 |
| 1950-1960 | 599 |
| 1960-1970 | 2,483 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,129 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,699 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,615 |
| 2000-2010 | 355 |
| 2010-2019 | 96 |
| 2020-2029 | 5 |
Famous people named Deidra
- Deidra Roper: DJ, Rapper
Nicknames
Dee, DeeDee
Fun facts
- The name originates from Deirdre of the Sorrows, one of the most tragic heroines in Irish mythology.
- Deidra emerged in the U.S. as a simplified phonetic spelling of the traditional Irish Deirdre.