Total births
18
Girls' name · since 1970
Daydra
Since 1970, U.S. Social Security records show 18 babies named Daydra, peaking in 1970. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 18
- total births
- 1970–1988
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 72%
- born in that decade
Daydra sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 18 recorded since 1970.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Daydra has been recorded 18 times among girls since 1970, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1970 to 1988.
- 18 total births
- 1970–1988 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 72% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
18 girls have been named Daydra since 1970, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1988.
- 18
- total births
- 1970–1988
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 72%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
72% of everyone ever named Daydra was born in this single decade.
1970
Single peak year
7 babies were named Daydra in 1970 - its busiest year on record.
Daydra's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Daydra's full recorded timeline at 1977, 61% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 39% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1988, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1970 peak of 7 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Daydra at a glance
Last recorded 1988Peak year
1970
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1970
Daydra popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1970–1988
- Peak year (1970)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 19 years of records
Daydra by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Daydra's strongest decade.
13 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 72% of all-time use.
Daydra births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
13 births
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 13 births (72% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Daydra? ▼
18 babies have been named Daydra since 1970. It was last recorded in 1988. The peak year was 1970 with 7 births.
When was Daydra most popular? ▼
Daydra was most popular in the 1970s decade with 13 total births. The single peak year was 1970.
How long has the name Daydra been used? ▼
Records for Daydra go back to 1970, giving 19 years of history through 1988.
What names are similar to Daydra? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Dayana, Dayna, Dayanara, Dayanna, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Daydra's data
- Daydra's usage has stayed within range of its 1970s decade-level peak (13 total births) through the 1980s (5) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Daydra
Nearby Names Like Daydra
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Daydra
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Dayna Girl
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Dayanara Girl
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Dayanna Girl
#1806 3,916 births
Daysha Girl
#3846 2,660 births
Compare Daydra side by side: Daydra vs Dayana Daydra vs Dayna Daydra vs Dayanara
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1970–1988 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Daydra: Baby Name Since 1970 - 18 Births, Peak 1970." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/daydra. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Daydra draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.