Deidre
Meaning
“Variant spelling of Deirdre, heroine of Irish legend, Deirdre of the Sorrows; the root meaning is disputed, often glossed as sorrowful.”
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Deidre peaked in the 1950s and the 1990s in nearly equal measure.
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Popularity in Brazil
31 people · the #92,291 first name in Brazil · median age 32
Source: IBGE, Censo Demográfico 2022
When you meet Deidre
People given the name Deidre 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 Deidre deep dive
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