Total births
1,106
Girls' name · since 1944
Deadra
Since 1944, U.S. Social Security records show 1,106 babies named Deadra, peaking in 1962. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,106
- total births
- 1944–2001
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
Deadra is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 1,106 have been recorded since 1944.
Social Security Administration records show Deadra recorded 1,106 times among girls since 1944, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1960s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1944 to 2001.
- 1,106 total births
- 1944–2001 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 39% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,106 girls have been named Deadra since 1944, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 2001.
- 1,106
- total births
- 1944–2001
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
39% of everyone ever named Deadra was born in this single decade.
1962
Single peak year
58 babies were named Deadra in 1962 - its busiest year on record.
Deadra's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Deadra's SSA record in two at 1974 and the more recent half accounts for 36% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 64%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1998, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1962 peak of 58, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Deadra at a glance
Last recorded 2001Peak year
1962
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1944
Deadra popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1944–2001
- Peak year (1962)
- 58
- Annual births at peak, across 58 years of records
Deadra by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Deadra's strongest decade.
432 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 39% of all-time use.
Deadra births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 57
1940s
57 births
- 1950s 104
1950s
104 births
- 1960s
1960s
432 births
- 1970s
1970s
232 births
- 1980s 154
1980s
154 births
- 1990s 115
1990s
115 births
- 2000s 12
2000s
12 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 432 births (39% of all-time use).
How Deadra compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Deadra's total volume
Deadra vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Deadra by state
Where Deadra concentrates geographically, total births since 1944
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 47 | 4.2% |
| #2 | Louisiana | | 24 | 2.2% |
| #3 | California | | 11 | 1.0% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 6 | 0.5% |
| #5 | Georgia | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #6 | South Carolina | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #7 | Tennessee | | 5 | 0.5% |
Texas share of Deadra's total US births 4.2%
Even split
47 of 1,106 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Deadra? ▼
Deadra has been given to 1,106 babies in the U.S. since 1944, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2001. 58 babies were born in 1962, its single highest year.
When was Deadra most popular? ▼
Deadra was most popular in the 1960s decade with 432 total births. The single peak year was 1962.
Where is Deadra most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Deadra are Texas (47 births), Louisiana (24 births), California (11 births).
How long has the name Deadra been used? ▼
Records for Deadra go back to 1944, giving 58 years of history through 2001.
What names are similar to Deadra? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Deanna, Deana, Deanne, Deann, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Deadra's data
- Deadra's decade-level peak was the 1960s (432 total births); usage has since declined to 12 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Deadras (47 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- 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 Deadra
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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, 1944–2001 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Deadra: Baby Name Since 1944 - 1,106 Births, Peak 1962." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/deadra. 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 Deadra 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.