Deidre Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Deidre is an Irish name that originates from the mythological figure Deirdre of the Sorrows, symbolizing sorrowful traits. Its historical forms include Deirdre and Derdriu, and it gained popularity in the 20th century. The name has no biblical relevance but carries a strong cultural significance in literature and folklore.
The name Deidre is most popular in Louisiana, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Deidre has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Deidre' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 10718th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 15579th out of 16616 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3163rd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 621st out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 542nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 743rd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4143rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 18286th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Deidre' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Deidre"
Pronunciation
/ˈdiːdrə/
Origin
Irish
Etymology
The name Deidre is derived from the Irish mythological figure Deirdre of the Sorrows, a tragic heroine in Irish folklore known for her beauty and the love story surrounding her.
Meaning
sorrowful
Language Evolution
Deirdre, Deidre, Derdriu
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the 20th century, especially in the English-speaking world, due to its literary and mythological connections.
Variants & Derivatives
Deirdre, Derdriu, Dee
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Deidre is often viewed as a unique and elegant name, with connotations of beauty and tragedy stemming from its mythological roots.
Famous People
Deidre Hall, Deidre Lovejoy
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Deidre"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Deidre"
"Deidre" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 10718th of 10718 | 5 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 15579th of 16616 | 6 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 3163rd of 9204 | 149 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 621st of 12526 | 4,333 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 542nd of 19264 | 5,449 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 743rd of 27321 | 4,169 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 4143rd of 35406 | 533 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 18286th of 30306 | 33 |
Regional Popularity of "Deidre" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Deidre" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
100.00% 1216th/1216 |
- |
100.00% 1416th/1416 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
100.00% 624th/624 |
100.00% 515th/515 |
100.00% 680th/680 |
100.00% 657th/657 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
100.00% 558th/558 |
100.00% 479th/479 |
100.00% 476th/476 |
100.00% 808th/808 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
100.00% 710th/710 |
100.00% 721st/721 |
100.00% 660th/660 |
100.00% 1089th/1089 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
100.00% 4278th/4278 |
100.00% 3038th/3038 |
100.00% 4705th/4705 |
100.00% 5497th/5497 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Deidre"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Deidre" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.