Is Diedre a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Diedre is commonly used as a Girl name.

Diedre Girl

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationDEE-dra / /ˈdiːdrə/

Irish; Gaelic

Meaning

Irish: 'sorrow'; Gaelic: 'broken-hearted'

Historical & Cultural Background

Diedre is a name of Irish origin, often associated with the tragic figure Deirdre of the Sorrows from Irish mythology. This character is known for her beauty and the sorrowful tale of her love and fate. The name has been used in various literary works, contributing to its cultural significance. It has seen varying popularity in different periods, particularly in the 20th century.

Trend Summary

Diedre has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, peaking in the mid-20th century.

Variants

Deirdre
Dierdre

International Variants

Deirdre (Irish)
Derdriu (Irish)

Famous people named Diedre

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Fictional characters named Diedre

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Sibling Suggestions

Caitlin Siobhan Maeve Niamh Aisling Fiona

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Diedre was first seen in the United States in 1944. Diedre has ranked as high as #1040 nationally, which occurred in 1964, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Ohio, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Diedre has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Diedre (1992)

Year:

State	Births	Share
NY	5	100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1944	11
1945	14
1946	22
1947	34
1948	32
1949	26
1950	28
1951	26
1952	24
1953	21
1954	21
1955	15
1956	29
1957	24
1958	29
1959	39
1960	57
1961	70
1962	52
1963	62
1964	88
1965	47
1966	56
1967	54
1968	51
1969	63
1970	45
1971	56
1972	36
1973	35
1974	35
1975	34
1976	28
1977	44
1978	30
1979	23
1980	33
1981	30
1982	32
1983	28
1984	26
1985	30
1986	27
1987	24
1988	25
1989	24
1990	22
1991	26
1992	32
1993	14
1994	20
1995	11
1996	9
1997	11
1998	5
1999	5