Holding steady.
Popularity of Deidrea since 1960
Babies named Deidrea per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 65 |
| 1970s | 30 |
| 1980s | 24 |
| 1990s | 8 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Deidrea first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1960, during a period when Irish-inspired names were gaining popularity. Its peak year came early, in 1963, and usage has been relatively stable but rare ever since. The name has never ranked in the national top 1000, reflecting its status as an uncommon choice. While no current one-in-N statistic is available, the trajectory shows a name that has persisted in small numbers across decades without ever becoming mainstream. Deidrea's top states are unrecorded, but its origin as a variant of the mythological Deirdre gives it a literary and cultural backdrop that appeals to parents seeking a distinctive yet rooted name.
Deidrea is a modern respelling of Deirdre, a name from Irish mythology borne by a tragic heroine of the Ulster Cycle. The original name's etymology is debated; it may come from an Old Irish word related to 'sorrow' or 'rage'. Deidrea emerged in the United States in the 1960s as a creative variant, likely influenced by names like Andrea or the -ea suffix trend.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dee, Deedee, Drea
Sibling names for Deidrea
Names that share Deidrea's style, for a brother or sister.
