Deandra Unisex

Popularity: #941 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: dee-AN-dra //diˈændrə//

Origin: English; American

Meaning: Derived from 'Diana' with the addition of the prefix 'De-'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Deandra is believed to be a modern variation of the name Deandra, which itself is derived from the name Andrea. The name Andrea has its roots in the Greek name Andreas, meaning "manly" or "brave." This Greek name was adopted into Latin as Andreas and later made its way into various languages, including Old French as André and eventually into English.

The feminine form, Andrea, became popular in English-speaking countries, and Deandra likely emerged as a blend or variation of Andrea, possibly influenced by the prefix "De-" which can denote a sense of distinction or uniqueness. Historically, the name Andrea has been borne by numerous notable figures, including saints and popes, particularly Saint Andrew, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus, who is venerated in Christianity.

The name has appeared in various significant texts, including the King James Bible, which was published in the early 17th century and contributed to the spread of biblical names in English-speaking cultures. The evolution of the name Deandra likely took place in the 20th century as parents sought unique and modern alternatives to traditional names.

Culturally, names like Deandra carry connotations of strength and femininity, reflecting the qualities associated with their root names. The name Andrea has been associated with various cultural figures in literature and the arts, which may have influenced the appeal of its derivatives.

The name Deandra, while not as historically entrenched as its predecessors, embodies a contemporary twist on a classic name, resonating with the desire for individuality in naming practices.

Famous people named Deandra

In this section, you will find notable people named Deandra. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Deandra who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Deandra who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Deandra Kanu is a singer best known for her work in the music group The Kanu Sisters.

Deandra Joseph is a professional basketball player known for her time with the University of Houston women's basketball team.

Deandra Dottin is a cricketer best known for representing the West Indies women's national team.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Deandra, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

DeannaDianaDanielleDelilahDaphneDestiny

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Deandra. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

LeandraTiandraKendraSierraTianaMeganAmandaMiranda

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Deandra was first seen in the United States in 1955.

Deandra has ranked as high as #1296 nationally, which occurred in 1988, and has been most popular in Texas, California, New York, Florida, and Georgia.

In the past 5 years the name Deandra has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Deandra is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Deandra was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Deandra.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 7 0 7
2023 10 0 10
2022 5 5 0
2021 10 0 10
2020 12 0 12
2019 9 0 9
2018 8 0 8
2017 17 6 11
2016 23 8 15
2015 19 0 19
2014 33 5 28
2013 35 5 30
2012 34 0 34
2011 36 0 36
2010 58 8 50
2009 50 5 45
2008 82 12 70
2007 80 7 73
2006 70 7 63
2005 90 10 80
2004 109 9 100
2003 92 14 78
2002 119 9 110
2001 140 12 128
2000 153 20 133
1999 174 19 155
1998 156 22 134
1997 188 18 170
1996 176 26 150
1995 181 33 148
1994 175 25 150
1993 217 30 187
1992 230 44 186
1991 180 24 156
1990 218 37 181
1989 205 48 157
1988 255 27 228
1987 168 43 125
1986 153 18 135
1985 225 35 190
1984 125 29 96
1983 110 15 95
1982 83 13 70
1981 104 26 78
1980 109 19 90
1979 112 28 84
1978 118 16 102
1977 92 17 75
1976 57 18 39
1975 50 9 41
1974 47 14 33
1973 46 11 35
1972 68 15 53
1971 60 5 55
1970 59 6 53
1969 53 6 47
1968 54 6 48
1967 25 0 25
1966 30 0 30
1965 40 8 32
1964 27 0 27
1963 21 0 21
1962 29 5 24
1961 19 0 19
1960 11 0 11
1959 11 0 11
1958 5 0 5
1957 8 0 8
1955 9 0 9

Top States for Deandra (2023)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 5
100%