Holding steady.
Popularity of Dedra since 1944
Babies named Dedra per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 102 |
| 1950s | 404 |
| 1960s | 1,641 |
| 1970s | 1,170 |
| 1980s | 653 |
| 1990s | 361 |
| 2000s | 87 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Dedra is a feminine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1944, a time when creatively spelled or invented names were gaining popularity. It reached its peak usage in 1968, but never ranked among the top 1000 names, reflecting its rarity. The name has remained in steady but low use, with a stable trajectory through the decades. No top states are associated with Dedra, indicating it has never concentrated in a particular region. Its origins are unclear, but it likely emerged as a modern coinage, possibly inspired by names like Debra or the -dra suffix seen in names such as Sandra or Alondra.
Dedra first appeared in U.S. records in the mid-20th century, likely as a variant or elaboration of Debra or Diedra. The name follows a pattern of invented names popular in the 1950s and 1960s that paired fashionable sounds with the popular -dra suffix. No definitive root meaning has been established.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Deedee, Dee
Sibling names for Dedra
Names that share Dedra's style, for a brother or sister.
