Holding steady.
Popularity of Deadra since 1944
Babies named Deadra per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 57 |
| 1950s | 104 |
| 1960s | 432 |
| 1970s | 232 |
| 1980s | 154 |
| 1990s | 115 |
| 2000s | 12 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Deadra is a rare mid-20th-century invention that never caught on widely. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1944, and its peak year was 1962, when a small number of girls received the name. The name has remained stable in extremely low usage since then, and it has never ranked among the top 1000. Its origins are uncertain, but it likely emerged as a respelling of Deidre or as a blend with the fashionable -dra suffix. Deadra has no recorded top states of usage, indicating scattered individual births. For parents seeking a truly uncommon name with a vintage 1960s feel, Deadra offers a distinctive choice, though its meaning remains unclear.
Deadra likely emerged in the mid-20th century as a creative respelling or variant of Deidre or Deandra, influenced by the fashionable -dra suffix. The name Never became common, with peak usage in 1962 when it was given to a small number of girls. Its origin is uncertain and no clear meaning can be attributed.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dee, Deadie
Sibling names for Deadra
Names that share Deadra's style, for a brother or sister.
