Deitra Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: DEE-trah //ˈdiːtrə//
Origin: English; American
Meaning: Derived from the name Deidre, meaning 'sorrowful' or 'broken-hearted' (Irish); 'daughter' (English)
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Deitra is believed to be a variant of the name Dietra, which has roots in the Germanic elements "diot" meaning "people" and "heri" meaning "army." This name can be traced back to the Old High German name Theodoric, which was composed of these elements and translates to "ruler of the people." The name Theodoric was borne by several historical figures, including Theodoric the Great, a king of the Ostrogoths in the 5th and 6th centuries, who played a significant role in the history of Italy and the fall of the Western Roman Empire. As the name evolved, it made its way into various languages and cultures, adapting to local phonetics and preferences.
In the context of English, the name Dietra emerged as a feminine form, influenced by the popularity of names ending in "-a" during the 20th century. The name Deitra, as a derivative, likely gained traction in the mid-20th century, reflecting a trend towards unique and modern interpretations of traditional names.
Culturally, names derived from Theodoric and its variants have often been associated with strength and leadership, resonating with the historical significance of the figures who bore them. The name Deitra, while less common, carries with it the legacy of these associations, suggesting a connection to heritage and the qualities of a leader.
The diminutive form "Dee" may also be used informally, reflecting a trend in many cultures to create affectionate or familiar versions of given names.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Deitra was first seen in the United States in 1944.
Deitra has ranked as high as #2530 nationally, which occurred in 1964, and has been most popular in Texas, California, North Carolina, and Ohio.
In the past 5 years the name Deitra has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Deitra 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 Deitra 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 Deitra.
| Year | Total Births | Girl |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 9 | 9 |
| 1992 | 11 | 11 |
| 1991 | 9 | 9 |
| 1990 | 13 | 13 |
| 1989 | 8 | 8 |
| 1987 | 5 | 5 |
| 1986 | 8 | 8 |
| 1985 | 19 | 19 |
| 1984 | 19 | 19 |
| 1983 | 22 | 22 |
| 1982 | 24 | 24 |
| 1981 | 20 | 20 |
| 1980 | 29 | 29 |
| 1979 | 31 | 31 |
| 1978 | 21 | 21 |
| 1977 | 32 | 32 |
| 1976 | 35 | 35 |
| 1975 | 20 | 20 |
| 1974 | 33 | 33 |
| 1973 | 20 | 20 |
| 1972 | 29 | 29 |
| 1971 | 30 | 30 |
| 1970 | 45 | 45 |
| 1969 | 33 | 33 |
| 1968 | 43 | 43 |
| 1967 | 30 | 30 |
| 1966 | 29 | 29 |
| 1965 | 32 | 32 |
| 1964 | 52 | 52 |
| 1963 | 28 | 28 |
| 1962 | 37 | 37 |
| 1961 | 42 | 42 |
| 1960 | 33 | 33 |
| 1959 | 15 | 15 |
| 1957 | 8 | 8 |
| 1956 | 10 | 10 |
| 1955 | 9 | 9 |
| 1953 | 9 | 9 |
| 1952 | 5 | 5 |
| 1951 | 16 | 16 |
| 1950 | 13 | 13 |
| 1949 | 11 | 11 |
| 1948 | 12 | 12 |
| 1947 | 18 | 18 |
| 1946 | 16 | 16 |
| 1945 | 16 | 16 |
| 1944 | 23 | 23 |
Top States for Deitra (1984)
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 |