Total births
1,177
Girls' name · since 1883
Deetta
Since 1883, U.S. Social Security records show 1,177 babies named Deetta, peaking in 1941. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,177
- total births
- 1883–1991
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 21%
- born in that decade
1,177 girls have been named Deetta since 1883, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Deetta has 1,177 recorded births among girls since 1883, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 1940s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1883 to 1991.
- 1,177 total births
- 1883–1991 years on record
- 1940s peak decade
- 21% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,177 girls have been named Deetta since 1883, peaking in the 1940s, last recorded in 1991.
- 1,177
- total births
- 1883–1991
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 21%
- born in that decade
1940s
Peak decade
21% of everyone ever named Deetta was born in this single decade.
1941
Single peak year
34 babies were named Deetta in 1941 - its busiest year on record.
Deetta's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Deetta's full recorded timeline at 1947, 52% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 48% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1883, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1941 peak of 34 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Deetta at a glance
Last recorded 1991Peak year
1941
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1883
Deetta popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1883–1991
- Peak year (1941)
- 34
- Annual births at peak, across 109 years of records
Deetta by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1940s was Deetta's strongest decade.
247 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 21% of all-time use.
Deetta births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 5
1880s
5 births
- 1890s 5
1890s
5 births
- 1910s 93
1910s
93 births
- 1920s
1920s
148 births
- 1930s
1930s
140 births
- 1940s
1940s
247 births
- 1950s
1950s
217 births
- 1960s
1960s
182 births
- 1970s 96
1970s
96 births
- 1980s 34
1980s
34 births
- 1990s 10
1990s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 1940s at 247 births (21% of all-time use).
How Deetta 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 Deetta's total volume
Deetta vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Deetta by state
Where Deetta concentrates geographically, total births since 1883
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pennsylvania | | 10 | 0.8% |
| #2 | California | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #3 | Michigan | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #4 | Missouri | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #5 | North Dakota | | 5 | 0.4% |
Pennsylvania share of Deetta's total US births 0.8%
Even split
10 of 1,177 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Deetta? ▼
Deetta has been given to 1,177 babies in the U.S. since 1883, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1991. 34 babies were born in 1941, its single highest year.
When was Deetta most popular? ▼
Deetta was most popular in the 1940s decade with 247 total births. The single peak year was 1941.
Where is Deetta most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Deetta are Pennsylvania (10 births), California (5 births), Michigan (5 births).
How long has the name Deetta been used? ▼
Records for Deetta go back to 1883, giving 109 years of history through 1991.
What names are similar to Deetta? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Dee, Deena, Deedee, Deeann, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Deetta's data
- Deetta's decade-level peak was the 1940s (247 total births); usage has since declined to 10 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Pennsylvania records the most Deettas (10 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Pennsylvania 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 Deetta
Nearby Names Like Deetta
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Deetta
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Compare Deetta side by side: Deetta vs Dee Deetta vs Deena Deetta vs Deedee
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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, 1883–1991 (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. "Deetta: Baby Name Since 1883 - 1,177 Births, Peak 1941." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/deetta. 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 Deetta 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.