Declining since 1986.
Popularity of Deidra since 1941
Babies named Deidra per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 306 |
| 1950s | 599 |
| 1960s | 2,483 |
| 1970s | 2,129 |
| 1980s | 2,699 |
| 1990s | 1,615 |
| 2000s | 355 |
| 2010s | 96 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Deidra is a phonetic variant of the legendary Irish name Deirdre, which entered the U.S. naming landscape in 1941. It saw its highest usage in 1980, at a time when Irish-derived names were gaining popularity. Since 1986, its rank has fallen, and it no longer appears among the top 1000 names as of the latest data in 2025. While it has never been common enough to generate a 1-in-N birth statistic, its steady decline reflects broader naming trends moving away from mid-century variants. Deidra remains a recognizable though uncommon choice, with no top states recording high usage.
Deidra is a phonetic variant of Deirdre, an Irish name from Gaelic legend. In the Ulster Cycle, Deirdre of the Sorrows was a tragic heroine. The name's origin may be from Old Irish "der" (daughter) or "der" (oak), but the meaning is uncertain. It entered common use in English-speaking countries in the mid-20th century.
Where Deidra is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Deedee, Dee
Sibling names for Deidra
Names that share Deidra's style, for a brother or sister.
