Dietra Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Dietra is a name of Germanic origin meaning 'noble warrior'. It has evolved through various forms such as Diedra and Dietrich. The name embodies traits of strength and individuality, with no significant biblical ties. It rose to popularity in the 20th century and is currently perceived as unique and sophisticated.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Dietra"
Pronunciation
/ˈdiː.trə/
Origin
Germanic
Etymology
Dietra is derived from the Germanic elements 'diot' meaning 'people' and 'heri' meaning 'army'.
Meaning
noble warrior
Language Evolution
Diedra, Diotrich, Dietrich, Dietra
Historical Usage
Dietra gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly among families seeking unique and strong names for their daughters.
Variants & Derivatives
Deidra, Diedra, Ditra
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Dietra is seen as a unique and sophisticated name, often associated with strength and individuality.
Famous People
Dietra W. Smith, American artist, Dietra K. McDonald, American writer
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Girl Name Trend
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Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 37 peak births in 1970
Geographic Spread
Popular across 6 US states, with strongest presence in District of Columbia
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 4 different American generations with varying popularity
Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Dietra"
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 "Dietra"
"Dietra" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 5501st of 9204 | 41 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 3543rd of 12526 | 219 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 3182nd of 19264 | 344 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 11735th of 27321 | 71 |
Regional Popularity of "Dietra" 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 "Dietra" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - |
100.00% 2775th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
100.00% 2937th/2937 |
85.33% 2972nd/3483 |
70.01% 2463rd/3518 |
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| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Dietra"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Dietra" 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.
Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Dietra" in the United States
The name Dietra is most popular in District of Columbia, 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 Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Dietra 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, 'Dietra' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 5501st out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3543rd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3182nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 11735th out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Dietra' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.