Total births
1,032
Girls' name · since 1944
Deitra
Since 1944, U.S. Social Security records show 1,032 babies named Deitra, peaking in 1964. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,032
- total births
- 1944–1993
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 35%
- born in that decade
Deitra is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 1,032 have been recorded since 1944.
Social Security Administration records show Deitra recorded 1,032 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 1993.
- 1,032 total births
- 1944–1993 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 35% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,032 girls have been named Deitra since 1944, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1993.
- 1,032
- total births
- 1944–1993
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 35%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
35% of everyone ever named Deitra was born in this single decade.
1964
Single peak year
52 babies were named Deitra in 1964 - its busiest year on record.
Deitra's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Deitra's full recorded timeline at 1969, 51% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 49% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1952, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1964 peak of 52 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Deitra at a glance
Last recorded 1993Peak year
1964
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1944
Deitra popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1944–1993
- Peak year (1964)
- 52
- Annual births at peak, across 50 years of records
Deitra by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Deitra's strongest decade.
359 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 35% of all-time use.
Deitra births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 96
1940s
96 births
- 1950s 85
1950s
85 births
- 1960s
1960s
359 births
- 1970s
1970s
296 births
- 1980s
1980s
154 births
- 1990s 42
1990s
42 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 359 births (35% of all-time use).
How Deitra 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 Deitra's total volume
Deitra vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Deitra by state
Where Deitra concentrates geographically, total births since 1944
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 63 | 6.1% |
| #2 | California | | 12 | 1.2% |
| #3 | North Carolina | | 7 | 0.7% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 5 | 0.5% |
Texas share of Deitra's total US births 6.1%
Even split
63 of 1,032 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Deitra? ▼
Since 1944, Social Security records show 1,032 babies named Deitra. The most recent recorded year was 1993. Its busiest year on record was 1964, with 52 births.
When was Deitra most popular? ▼
Deitra was most popular in the 1960s decade with 359 total births. The single peak year was 1964.
Where is Deitra most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Deitra are Texas (63 births), California (12 births), North Carolina (7 births).
How long has the name Deitra been used? ▼
Records for Deitra go back to 1944, giving 50 years of history through 1993.
What names are similar to Deitra? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Deirdre, Deidre, Deidra, Deisy, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Deitra's data
- Deitra's decade-level peak was the 1960s (359 total births); usage has since declined to 42 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Deitras (63 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 Deitra
Nearby Names Like Deitra
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Deitra
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Deidre Girl
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Deisy Girl
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Deirdra Girl
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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, 1944–1993 (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. "Deitra: Baby Name Since 1944 - 1,032 Births, Peak 1964." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/deitra. 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 Deitra 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.