Total births
10,287
Girls' name · since 1941
Deidra
Since 1941, U.S. Social Security records show 10,287 babies named Deidra, peaking in 1980. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 10,287
- total births
- 1941–2020
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 26%
- born in that decade
Deidra sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 10,287 recorded since 1941.
Social Security Administration records show Deidra recorded 10,287 times among girls since 1941, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1941 to 2020.
- 10,287 total births
- 1941–2020 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 26% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
10,287 girls have been named Deidra since 1941, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2020.
- 10,287
- total births
- 1941–2020
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 26%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
26% of everyone ever named Deidra was born in this single decade.
1980
Single peak year
340 babies were named Deidra in 1980 - its busiest year on record.
Deidra's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Deidra splits its recorded history at 1982: 40% of all births land in the more recent half, 60% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1941 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1980 peak of 340 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Deidra at a glance
Last recorded 2020Peak year
1980
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1941
Deidra popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1941–2020
- Peak year (1980)
- 340
- Annual births at peak, across 80 years of records
Deidra by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Deidra's strongest decade.
2,699 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 26% of all-time use.
Deidra births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 306
1940s
306 births
- 1950s 599
1950s
599 births
- 1960s
1960s
2,483 births
- 1970s
1970s
2,129 births
- 1980s
1980s
2,699 births
- 1990s
1990s
1,615 births
- 2000s 355
2000s
355 births
- 2010s 96
2010s
96 births
- 2020s 5
2020s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 2,699 births (26% of all-time use).
How Deidra 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 Deidra's total volume
Deidra vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Deidra by state
Where Deidra concentrates geographically, total births since 1941
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 861 | 8.4% |
| #2 | California | | 646 | 6.3% |
| #3 | New York | | 542 | 5.3% |
| #4 | Georgia | | 520 | 5.1% |
| #5 | Ohio | | 489 | 4.8% |
| #6 | Louisiana | | 469 | 4.6% |
| #7 | Florida | | 424 | 4.1% |
| #8 | Illinois | | 376 | 3.7% |
Texas share of Deidra's total US births 8.4%
Even split
861 of 10,287 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 36 reporting states.
Deidra appears in 36 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Deidra? ▼
Deidra has been given to 10,287 babies in the U.S. since 1941, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2020. 340 babies were born in 1980, its single highest year.
When was Deidra most popular? ▼
Deidra was most popular in the 1980s decade with 2,699 total births. The single peak year was 1980.
Where is Deidra most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Deidra are Texas (861 births), California (646 births), New York (542 births).
How long has the name Deidra been used? ▼
Records for Deidra go back to 1941, giving 80 years of history through 2020.
What names are similar to Deidra? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Deirdre, Deidre, Deisy, Deirdra, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Deidra's data
- Deidra's decade-level peak was the 1980s (2,699 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Deidras (861 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 Deidra
Nearby Names Like Deidra
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Deidra
Deirdre Girl
#9630 16,845 births
Deidre Girl
14,673 births
Deisy Girl
#3601 3,107 births
Deirdra Girl
1,172 births
Deitra Girl
1,032 births
Compare Deidra side by side: Deidra vs Deirdre Deidra vs Deidre Deidra vs Deisy
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, 1941–2020 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Deidra: Baby Name Since 1941 - 10,287 Births, Peak 1980." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/deidra. 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 Deidra 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.