Holding steady.
Popularity of Detria since 1957
Babies named Detria per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 10 |
| 1960s | 99 |
| 1970s | 128 |
| 1980s | 45 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Detria is a rare modern name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1957, during the mid-century era of inventive name creation. The name reached its peak popularity in 1970, though it never entered the national top rankings. Its trajectory has remained stable but very low, with fewer than 5 annual births in recent years. While its origins are uncertain, Detria fits the stylistic pattern of other invented names from its time, blending familiar sounds into a distinctive and softly feminine form.
Detria appears to be a modern coinage, likely created in the mid-20th century. It may be a blend of sounds from names like Debra and Patricia, or a variant of the name Tria. No traditional etymology or historical use has been established.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Det, Tria, Dee
Sibling names for Detria
Names that share Detria's style, for a brother or sister.
