girl's name
Detra
DEE-truh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 2,048
Detra is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1998 it was given to 7 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 1970, when 107 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.
Detra Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1940s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 52 |
| 1950s | 208 |
| 1960s | 718 |
| 1970s | 735 |
| 1980s | 273 |
| 1990s | 62 |
How Popular Is Detra?
In 1998, Detra was given to 7 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 Detra
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Detra Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Detra over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Detra
- English DEE-truh
Sibling Names for Detra
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Detra — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Detra
How popular is the name Detra?
In 1998, Detra was given to 7 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 Detra a girl's or a boy's name?
Detra is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Detra?
Detra has 2 syllables.
When was Detra most popular?
Detra peaked in 1970, when 107 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.