Total births
438
Girls' name · since 1986
Dierra
Since 1986, U.S. Social Security records show 438 babies named Dierra, peaking in 1995. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 438
- total births
- 1986–2022
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 54%
- born in that decade
438 girls have been named Dierra since 1986, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Dierra has been recorded 438 times among girls since 1986, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1986 to 2022.
- 438 total births
- 1986–2022 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 54% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
438 girls have been named Dierra since 1986, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2022.
- 438
- total births
- 1986–2022
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 54%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
54% of everyone ever named Dierra was born in this single decade.
1995
Single peak year
32 babies were named Dierra in 1995 - its busiest year on record.
Dierra's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Dierra splits its recorded history at 2001: 33% of all births land in the more recent half, 67% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 2016 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1995 peak of 32 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Dierra at a glance
Last recorded 2022Peak year
1995
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1986
Dierra popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1986–2022
- Peak year (1995)
- 32
- Annual births at peak, across 37 years of records
Dierra by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Dierra's strongest decade.
236 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 54% of all-time use.
Dierra births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 39
1980s
39 births
- 1990s
1990s
236 births
- 2000s
2000s
127 births
- 2010s 24
2010s
24 births
- 2020s 12
2020s
12 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 236 births (54% of all-time use).
Dierra by state
Where Dierra concentrates geographically, total births since 1986
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Maryland | | 19 | 4.3% |
Maryland share of Dierra's total US births 4.3%
19 of 438 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Dierra? ▼
438 babies have been named Dierra since 1986. It was last recorded in 2022. The peak year was 1995 with 32 births.
When was Dierra most popular? ▼
Dierra was most popular in the 1990s decade with 236 total births. The single peak year was 1995.
Where is Dierra most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Dierra are Maryland (19 births).
How long has the name Dierra been used? ▼
Records for Dierra go back to 1986, giving 37 years of history through 2022.
What names are similar to Dierra? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Diedra, Diedre, Dierdre, Diem, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Dierra's data
- Dierra's decade-level peak was the 1990s (236 total births); usage has since declined to 12 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Maryland records the most Dierras (19 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Maryland 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 Dierra
Nearby Names Like Dierra
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Dierra
Diedra Girl
1,918 births
Diedre Girl
1,795 births
Dierdre Girl
1,115 births
Diem Girl
#7383 717 births
Dietra Girl
675 births
Compare Dierra side by side: Dierra vs Diedra Dierra vs Diedre Dierra vs Dierdre
Related Names
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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, 1986–2022 (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. "Dierra: Baby Name Since 1986 - 438 Births, Peak 1995." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/dierra. 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 Dierra 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.