Holding steady.
Popularity of Deardra since 1944
Babies named Deardra per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1961, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Deardra's real moment was 1944.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 27 |
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 58 |
| 1970s | 12 |
| 1980s | 7 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Deardra is an exceedingly rare name, first recorded in the United States in 1944. According to Social Security data, it never achieved a rank in the top 1000 names, and its only peak year was 1944, after which it effectively disappeared. The name is a variant of Deirdre, a figure from Irish legend, and likely reflects a mid-20th-century trend toward innovative spellings of traditional names. Despite its obscurity, Deardra has a melodic, feminine quality that echoes more common names like Debra and Deanna. Its rarity may appeal to parents seeking a distinctive name with mythological undertones. However, due to its limited historical usage, Deardra remains a largely modern invention with no strong etymological anchor.
Deardra is a modern spelling variant of Deirdre, a name from Irish mythology borne by a tragic heroine. The name Deirdre has no definitive etymology but is thought to derive from an Old Irish word meaning 'raging' or 'broken-hearted'. Deardra likely emerged in the 20th century as a phonetic respelling, perhaps influenced by names like Debra. It was first recorded in the United States in 1944.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dea, Deedee
Sibling names for Deardra
Names that share Deardra's style, for a brother or sister.
