Deidra
Meaning
“A respelling of Deirdre, a legendary Irish name of disputed meaning, often glossed as 'sorrowful'.”
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Deidra peaked in the 1960s and the 1990s in nearly equal measure.
When you meet Deidra
People given the name Deidra in the United States span the generations: the middle half were born anywhere from 1960 to 1989. Age is the one thing the name won't tell you.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Deidra deep dive
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