How Many People Are Named Deirdre?

16,831

people in the United States are named Deirdre

1 in 19,903 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#2034

💎 Rare

Population Percentage

0.0050%

Of US population

Peak Year

1961

799 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English, Irish, Irish Mythology
Pronunciation: DEER-drə (English), DEER-dree (English), DER-dre (Irish)
Gender: Primarily Female

Meaning:

From the older Gaelic form Derdriu, meaning unknown, possibly derived from a Celtic word meaning "woman". This was the name of a tragic character in Irish legend who died of a broken heart after Conchobhar, the king of Ulster, forced her to be his bride and killed her lover Naoise.... [more]

Related & Similar Names

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
100.0%
Male
0.0%

This name is Primarily Female

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 53.8 years old

Young (<30) 1,405
8.3%
Adult (30–60) 9,324
55.4%
Senior (>60) 6,102
36.3%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1921 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

New York 3,837
California 1,300
Massachusetts 1,173
New Jersey 948
Pennsylvania 794
Illinois 745
Texas 481
Ohio 447
Connecticut 441
Louisiana 352

💡 Fun Facts About "Deirdre"

  • 10 babies were named Deirdre in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1961
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1921
  • Most popular in New York

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