Holding steady.
Popularity of Diedre since 1944
Babies named Diedre per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 139 |
| 1950s | 256 |
| 1960s | 600 |
| 1970s | 366 |
| 1980s | 279 |
| 1990s | 155 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Diedre entered the U.S. naming scene in 1944, a variant of the more common Deirdre, itself drawn from Irish legend. The name reached its peak popularity in 1964, a time when Irish-inspired names were on the rise. Since then, usage has declined steadily, and the name is now considered rare. While no top states recorded significant use, Diedre remains a distinctive choice with a rich mythological background. Its trajectory has been stable in recent decades, with few new births.
Diedre is a modern variant of the Irish name Deirdre, which comes from the Old Irish Derdriu, of debated meaning. In Irish mythology, Deirdre was a tragic heroine of the Ulster Cycle. The spelling Diedre became popular in the English-speaking world during the mid-20th century as an alternative to Deirdre.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dee, Deedee
Sibling names for Diedre
Names that share Diedre's style, for a brother or sister.
