girl's name
Dierdre
DEER-druh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 1,123
Dierdre is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2009 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 63 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1941.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Dierdre Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1940s to 2000s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 85 |
| 1950s | 163 |
| 1960s | 436 |
| 1970s | 226 |
| 1980s | 119 |
| 1990s | 63 |
| 2000s | 23 |
How Popular Is Dierdre?
In 2009, Dierdre 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.
Where Dierdre 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 Dierdre
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Dierdre Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Dierdre over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Dierdre
- English DEER-druh
Sibling Names for Dierdre
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Dierdre — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Dierdre
How popular is the name Dierdre?
In 2009, Dierdre 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 Dierdre a girl's or a boy's name?
Dierdre is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Dierdre?
Dierdre has 2 syllables.
When was Dierdre most popular?
Dierdre peaked in 1961, when 63 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.