Deidre
Deidre is a girl's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
Daughter, young girl, or sorrowful; from ancient Irish myth.
Origin and history
Deidre is a variant of Deirdre, a classic name from Irish mythology representing sorrow or tragedy, though often interpreted as meaning 'raging' or 'young girl'. It enjoyed moderate popularity in the United States during the mid-to-late 20th century. Today, it is relatively uncommon for modern American newborns.
Popularity in the United States
14,673 babies in the United States have been named Deidre since 1880. It ranks #1294 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2083.
States where it is most popular
- NY (13.2 %)
- CA (9.1 %)
- TX (6.3 %)
- OH (6.1 %)
- IL (5.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 33 |
| 1940-1950 | 573 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,519 |
| 1960-1970 | 4,364 |
| 1970-1980 | 3,118 |
| 1980-1990 | 3,078 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,646 |
| 2000-2010 | 275 |
| 2010-2019 | 49 |
| 2020-2029 | 18 |
Famous people named Deidre
- Deidre Hall: Actress
- Deidre Henderson: Politician
Nicknames
Dee
Fun facts
- Deidre is a popular modern spelling variation of the traditional Irish name Deirdre.
- In Irish folklore, Deirdre of the Sorrows is one of the central figures in the Ulster Cycle.