Total births
583
Girls' name · since 1944
Deatra
Since 1944, U.S. Social Security records show 583 babies named Deatra, peaking in 1944. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 583
- total births
- 1944–1998
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
583 girls have been named Deatra since 1944, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Deatra has been recorded 583 times among girls since 1944, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1960s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1944 to 1998.
- 583 total births
- 1944–1998 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 38% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
583 girls have been named Deatra since 1944, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1998.
- 583
- total births
- 1944–1998
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
38% of everyone ever named Deatra was born in this single decade.
1944
Single peak year
29 babies were named Deatra in 1944 - its busiest year on record.
Deatra's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Deatra's SSA record in two at 1969 and the more recent half accounts for 43% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 57%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1949, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1944 peak of 29, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Deatra at a glance
Last recorded 1998Peak year
1944
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1944
Deatra popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1944–1998
- Peak year (1944)
- 29
- Annual births at peak, across 55 years of records
Deatra by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Deatra's strongest decade.
220 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 38% of all-time use.
Deatra births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 82
1940s
82 births
- 1950s 58
1950s
58 births
- 1960s
1960s
220 births
- 1970s
1970s
133 births
- 1980s 66
1980s
66 births
- 1990s 24
1990s
24 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 220 births (38% of all-time use).
How Deatra 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 Deatra's total volume
Deatra vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Deatra by state
Where Deatra concentrates geographically, total births since 1944
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.9% |
| #2 | Ohio | | 5 | 0.9% |
| #3 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 0.9% |
| #4 | Texas | | 5 | 0.9% |
Illinois share of Deatra's total US births 0.9%
Even split
5 of 583 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Deatra? ▼
583 babies have been named Deatra since 1944. It was last recorded in 1998. The peak year was 1944 with 29 births.
When was Deatra most popular? ▼
Deatra was most popular in the 1960s decade with 220 total births. The single peak year was 1944.
Where is Deatra most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Deatra are Illinois (5 births), Ohio (5 births), Pennsylvania (5 births).
How long has the name Deatra been used? ▼
Records for Deatra go back to 1944, giving 55 years of history through 1998.
What names are similar to Deatra? ▼
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 Deatra's data
- Deatra's decade-level peak was the 1960s (220 total births); usage has since declined to 24 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Illinois records the most Deatras (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Illinois 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 Deatra
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Deatra
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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, 1944–1998 (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. "Deatra: Baby Name Since 1944 - 583 Births, Peak 1944." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/deatra. 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 Deatra 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.