girl's name
Dede
DEE-dee (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Births on record 1,643
Dede is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2022 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1961, when 113 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1933.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Dede Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1930s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 15 |
| 1940s | 141 |
| 1950s | 456 |
| 1960s | 635 |
| 1970s | 285 |
| 1980s | 50 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 21 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 5 |
How Popular Is Dede?
In 2022, Dede was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Dede Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Dede
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Dede Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Dede over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Dede
- English DEE-dee
Sibling Names for Dede
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Dede — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Dede
How popular is the name Dede?
In 2022, Dede was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Dede a girl's or a boy's name?
Dede is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Dede?
Dede has 2 syllables.
When was Dede most popular?
Dede peaked in 1961, when 113 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.