Dierdre
girl nameDierdre entered the US charts in 1941, peaked at #1406 in 1961, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1941–2025
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rank today
#1406
peak (1961)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #3111 |
| 1950s | #2892 |
| 1960s | #1789 |
| 1970s | #3334 |
| 1980s | #5987 |
| 1990s | #9520 |
| 2000s | #14767 |
Living bearers
About 1,000 people named Dierdre are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Dierdre alive today was born around 1966, making them about 59 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Dierdre in 2025?
- Dierdre is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Dierdre most popular?
- Dierdre peaked in 1961, reaching #1406 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Dierdre with classmates?
- Dierdre will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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