Diedra Girl

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationDEE-dra / /ˈdiːdrə/

Irish; Gaelic

Meaning

Irish: slender; Gaelic: daughter of the poet

Historical & Cultural Background

Diedra is a variant of the name Deirdre, which has roots in Irish mythology. The name is associated with a tragic figure in the legend of Deirdre of the Sorrows. This story has been a significant part of Irish folklore and literature, symbolizing themes of love and loss. The name has been used in various literary works and remains popular in Ireland and among those with Irish heritage.

Trend Summary

The name Diedra has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable presence in the mid-20th century.

Similar Names

DeirdreDaraDianaDahliaDeliaDaphneDariaDina

Variants

  • Deirdre
  • Dierdre

International Variants

  • Deirdre (Irish)
  • Derdriu (Irish)

Famous people named Diedra

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Fictional characters named Diedra

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Sibling Suggestions

CaitlinSiobhanMaeveNiamhAislingOrlaFiona

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Diedra was first seen in the United States in 1944. Diedra has ranked as high as #1056 nationally, which occurred in 1961, and has been most popular in Texas, California, New York, Illinois, and North Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Diedra has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Diedra (1990)

StateBirthsShare
TX 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
194419
194527
194616
194714
194827
194922
195013
195110
195224
195314
195414
195516
195631
195720
195817
195932
196044
196187
196263
196363
196487
196575
196649
196771
196863
196951
197058
197150
197235
197348
197436
197529
197640
197729
197829
197936
198043
198143
198248
198337
198436
198543
198633
198731
198831
198921
199042
199121
199229
199325
199417
199516
19969
19979
19986
20019
20025
20045