Deirdre
Girl nameDeirdre has been given to 16,845 babies in the U.S. since 1921. It peaked in 1961.
Meaning & origin /ˈdeːɹdɹə/
From Irish Deirdre, from Old Irish Derdriu.
Origin: Irish
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
16,845
Peak year
1961 (799 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1921
10-year trend
▼ -52%
Gender split
All girls
Rank through the decades
Deirdre's rank among U.S. girl names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Girls rank |
|---|---|
| 1950 | #711 |
| 1975 | #612 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Deirdre — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Deirdre.
FAQ
How popular is the name Deirdre?
Deirdre has been given to 16,845 babies in the U.S. since 1921. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Deirdre peak?
Deirdre peaked in 1961, when 799 babies were given the name.
Is Deirdre a girl or boy name?
Deirdre is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Deirdre are girls).
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