Dede
girl nameDede entered the US charts in 1933, peaked at #1023 in 1961, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1933–2025
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rank today
#1023
peak (1961)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1930s | #4282 |
| 1940s | #2719 |
| 1950s | #1560 |
| 1960s | #1494 |
| 1970s | #2940 |
| 1980s | #8140 |
| 1990s | #12958 |
| 2000s | #15453 |
| 2020s | #15306 |
Living bearers
About 1,400 people named Dede are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Dede alive today was born around 1961, making them about 64 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Dede in 2025?
- Dede is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Dede most popular?
- Dede peaked in 1961, reaching #1023 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Dede with classmates?
- Dede will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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