girl's name
Dedra
DEE-druh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 4,418
Dedra is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2007 it was given to 9 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 1963, when 190 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1944.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Dedra Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1940s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 102 |
| 1950s | 404 |
| 1960s | 1,641 |
| 1970s | 1,170 |
| 1980s | 653 |
| 1990s | 361 |
| 2000s | 87 |
How Popular Is Dedra?
In 2007, Dedra was given to 9 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.
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 Dedra
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Dedra Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Dedra over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Dedra
- English DEE-druh
Sibling Names for Dedra
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Dedra — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Dedra
How popular is the name Dedra?
In 2007, Dedra was given to 9 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 Dedra a girl's or a boy's name?
Dedra is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Dedra?
Dedra has 2 syllables.
When was Dedra most popular?
Dedra peaked in 1963, when 190 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.