Detra
girl nameDetra entered the US charts in 1944, peaked at #1057 in 1966, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1944–2025
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rank today
#1057
peak (1966)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #3563 |
| 1950s | #2609 |
| 1960s | #1326 |
| 1970s | #1475 |
| 1980s | #3833 |
| 1990s | #9526 |
Living bearers
About 1,900 people named Detra are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Detra alive today was born around 1970, making them about 55 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Detra in 2025?
- Detra is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Detra most popular?
- Detra peaked in 1966, reaching #1057 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Detra with classmates?
- Detra will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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