girl's name
Deirdra
DEER-druh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 1,172
Deirdra is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2005 it was given to 6 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 56 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.
Deirdra Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1940s to 2000s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 40 |
| 1950s | 60 |
| 1960s | 432 |
| 1970s | 285 |
| 1980s | 221 |
| 1990s | 105 |
| 2000s | 29 |
How Popular Is Deirdra?
In 2005, Deirdra was given to 6 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 Deirdra
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Deirdra Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Deirdra over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Deirdra
- English DEER-druh
Sibling Names for Deirdra
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Deirdra — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Deirdra
How popular is the name Deirdra?
In 2005, Deirdra was given to 6 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 Deirdra a girl's or a boy's name?
Deirdra is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Deirdra?
Deirdra has 2 syllables.
When was Deirdra most popular?
Deirdra peaked in 1961, when 56 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.