Holding steady.
Popularity of Deatra since 1944
Babies named Deatra per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 82 |
| 1950s | 58 |
| 1960s | 220 |
| 1970s | 133 |
| 1980s | 66 |
| 1990s | 24 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Deatra is a name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1944, the same year it reached its peak usage (though it never ranked in the top 1,000). It has remained a rare choice, with a stable trajectory through the decades. The name's origins are obscure; it may be a feminization of the surname Deater or a respelling of Deitra, itself a variant of Deirdre. Because of its low frequency, it has no associated top states or notable bearers. Deatra appeals to parents seeking a distinctive, modern-sounding name with a vintage mid-century feel.
The name Deatra is a rare modern coinage that first appeared in records in the 1940s. It may have been formed from the name Deater, an English surname, or as a creative respelling of Deitra, which itself may derive from the Irish name Deirdre. Due to its sparse usage, the etymology remains unclear.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dee, Dea
Sibling names for Deatra
Names that share Deatra's style, for a brother or sister.
