Dede Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationDEE-dee / /ˈdiːdi/Hebrew; English
Meaning
Hebrew: beloved; English: diminutive of names like Deirdre
Historical & Cultural Background
Dede is often used as a diminutive form of names such as Deirdre or as a standalone name. In Hebrew, it signifies 'beloved' and is sometimes used in various cultural contexts. The name has gained popularity in different regions, particularly among English-speaking communities.
Trend Summary
Dede has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., often as a nickname rather than a standalone name.
Similar Names
Variants
- Dee
- Didi
International Variants
- Didi (French)
- Dede (Turkish)
Famous people named Dede
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Dede was first seen in the United States in 1933. Dede has ranked as high as #1030 nationally, which occurred in 1961, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, Ohio, and Michigan. In the past 5 years the name Dede has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Dede (1973)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| OH | 6 | |
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1933 | 5 |
| 1934 | 5 |
| 1938 | 5 |
| 1940 | 10 |
| 1941 | 10 |
| 1942 | 6 |
| 1943 | 10 |
| 1944 | 9 |
| 1945 | 12 |
| 1946 | 13 |
| 1947 | 23 |
| 1948 | 24 |
| 1949 | 24 |
| 1950 | 31 |
| 1951 | 23 |
| 1952 | 37 |
| 1953 | 34 |
| 1954 | 41 |
| 1955 | 45 |
| 1956 | 53 |
| 1957 | 52 |
| 1958 | 65 |
| 1959 | 75 |
| 1960 | 81 |
| 1961 | 113 |
| 1962 | 83 |
| 1963 | 71 |
| 1964 | 70 |
| 1965 | 40 |
| 1966 | 41 |
| 1967 | 43 |
| 1968 | 41 |
| 1969 | 52 |
| 1970 | 40 |
| 1971 | 49 |
| 1972 | 32 |
| 1973 | 36 |
| 1974 | 34 |
| 1975 | 21 |
| 1976 | 18 |
| 1977 | 22 |
| 1978 | 16 |
| 1979 | 17 |
| 1980 | 8 |
| 1981 | 14 |
| 1982 | 12 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1987 | 6 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2022 | 5 |