Total births
441
Girls' name · since 1947
Dedria
Since 1947, U.S. Social Security records show 441 babies named Dedria, peaking in 1963. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 441
- total births
- 1947–1993
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
Dedria sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 441 recorded since 1947.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Dedria has been recorded 441 times among girls since 1947, 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 1947 to 1993.
- 441 total births
- 1947–1993 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 52% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
441 girls have been named Dedria since 1947, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1993.
- 441
- total births
- 1947–1993
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
52% of everyone ever named Dedria was born in this single decade.
1963
Single peak year
34 babies were named Dedria in 1963 - its busiest year on record.
Dedria's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Dedria's full recorded timeline at 1970, 38% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 62% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1951, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1963 peak of 34 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Dedria at a glance
Last recorded 1993Peak year
1963
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1947
Dedria popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1947–1993
- Peak year (1963)
- 34
- Annual births at peak, across 47 years of records
Dedria by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Dedria's strongest decade.
230 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 52% of all-time use.
Dedria births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 15
1940s
15 births
- 1950s 28
1950s
28 births
- 1960s
1960s
230 births
- 1970s
1970s
99 births
- 1980s 56
1980s
56 births
- 1990s 13
1990s
13 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 230 births (52% of all-time use).
Dedria by state
Where Dedria concentrates geographically, total births since 1947
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Dedria? ▼
Since 1947, Social Security records show 441 babies named Dedria. The most recent recorded year was 1993. Its busiest year on record was 1963, with 34 births.
When was Dedria most popular? ▼
Dedria was most popular in the 1960s decade with 230 total births. The single peak year was 1963.
Where is Dedria most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Dedria are Louisiana (16 births), Texas (10 births).
How long has the name Dedria been used? ▼
Records for Dedria go back to 1947, giving 47 years of history through 1993.
What names are similar to Dedria? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Dedra, Dede, Dedee, Dedrea, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Dedria's data
- Dedria's decade-level peak was the 1960s (230 total births); usage has since declined to 13 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Louisiana records the most Dedrias (16 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Louisiana 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 Dedria
Nearby Names Like Dedria
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Dedria
Dedra Girl
4,418 births
Dede Girl
1,613 births
Dedee Girl
168 births
Dedrea Girl
53 births
Dedre Girl
44 births
Compare Dedria side by side: Dedria vs Dedra Dedria vs Dede Dedria vs Dedee
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1947–1993 (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. "Dedria: Baby Name Since 1947 - 441 Births, Peak 1963." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/dedria. 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 Dedria 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 June 2026.