Deedee Girl

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationDEE-dee / ˈdiːdi

English; diminutive of Deirdre

Meaning

sorrowful; broken-hearted (Irish)

Historical & Cultural Background

Deedee is often used as a diminutive form of the name Deirdre, which has roots in Irish mythology. In the myth, Deirdre is known as a tragic figure, often associated with themes of love and loss. The name has gained popularity in English-speaking countries as a standalone name or nickname. It reflects a trend of using playful and affectionate diminutives for formal names.

Trend Summary

Deedee has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, often as a nickname rather than a formal name.

Similar Names

DidiDinaDarlaDemiDaphneDeliaDellaDaria

Variants

  • Dee
  • DeeDee

International Variants

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Famous people named Deedee

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Fictional characters named Deedee

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Deedee was first seen in the United States in 1935. Deedee has ranked as high as #943 nationally, which occurred in 1962, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Ohio, Florida, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Deedee has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Deedee (1994)

StateBirthsShare
CA 7
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19355
19396
19415
19428
194311
194410
194513
194620
194724
194828
194938
195038
195140
195250
195361
195474
195568
195679
195786
195883
1959116
1960135
1961156
1962193
1963163
1964173
1965126
1966118
1967106
1968118
1969104
1970129
1971141
1972100
197389
197479
197577
197661
197744
197828
197939
198027
198124
198222
198318
198418
198525
198623
198736
198827
198925
199028
199121
199216
199318
199421
19959
199611
199710
19987
19996
20006
20028
20047
20076
200811
20116