Deirdra
girl nameDeirdra entered the US charts in 1944, peaked at #1499 in 1961, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1944–2025
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rank today
#1499
peak (1961)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #3709 |
| 1950s | #4496 |
| 1960s | #1801 |
| 1970s | #2810 |
| 1980s | #3829 |
| 1990s | #8980 |
| 2000s | #14186 |
Living bearers
About 1,100 people named Deirdra are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Deirdra alive today was born around 1971, making them about 54 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Deirdra in 2025?
- Deirdra is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Deirdra most popular?
- Deirdra peaked in 1961, reaching #1499 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Deirdra with classmates?
- Deirdra will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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