Deedee Girl
Origin(s)
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
Didi, Dina, Darla, Demi, Daphne, Delia, Della, Daria
Variants
- Dee
- DeeDee
International Variants
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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 not reached a level of popularity in any states at this time. In the past 5 years the name Deedee has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
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Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Deedee (1994)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1935 | 5 |
| 1939 | 6 |
| 1941 | 5 |
| 1942 | 8 |
| 1943 | 11 |
| 1944 | 10 |
| 1945 | 13 |
| 1946 | 20 |
| 1947 | 24 |
| 1948 | 28 |
| 1949 | 38 |
| 1950 | 38 |
| 1951 | 40 |
| 1952 | 50 |
| 1953 | 61 |
| 1954 | 74 |
| 1955 | 68 |
| 1956 | 79 |
| 1957 | 86 |
| 1958 | 83 |
| 1959 | 116 |
| 1960 | 135 |
| 1961 | 156 |
| 1962 | 193 |
| 1963 | 163 |
| 1964 | 173 |
| 1965 | 126 |
| 1966 | 118 |
| 1967 | 106 |
| 1968 | 118 |
| 1969 | 104 |
| 1970 | 129 |
| 1971 | 141 |
| 1972 | 100 |
| 1973 | 89 |
| 1974 | 79 |
| 1975 | 77 |
| 1976 | 61 |
| 1977 | 44 |
| 1978 | 28 |
| 1979 | 39 |
| 1980 | 27 |
| 1981 | 24 |
| 1982 | 22 |
| 1983 | 18 |
| 1984 | 18 |
| 1985 | 25 |
| 1986 | 23 |
| 1987 | 36 |
| 1988 | 27 |
| 1989 | 25 |
| 1990 | 28 |
| 1991 | 21 |
| 1992 | 16 |
| 1993 | 18 |
| 1994 | 21 |
| 1995 | 9 |
| 1996 | 11 |
| 1997 | 10 |
| 1998 | 7 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2002 | 8 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2008 | 11 |
| 2011 | 6 |