Deirdra
- Pronunciation
- [Deir-dra]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Melancholy. A Variant Of The Older Name Deirdre In Celtic Legend Deirdre Died Of A Broken Heart.
- Origin
- Irish
Deirdra Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 1,172 baby girls have been named Deirdra. The name peaked in 1961 with 56 US births that year (rank #1501).
Top States for Deirdra
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Deirdra births are: New York (45), California (10), Texas (10).
Other Irish-Origin Names Like Deirdra
If you like Deirdra's Irish origin, consider these related names: Abban, Abiageal, Abracham, Adare, Addergoole. Browse all Irish names →
7-Letter Names Starting with D
Names with Deirdra's exact length and starting letter: Dabbous, Daedbot, Daelynn, Daganya, Dagomar.
Quick Facts About Deirdra
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Compare Deirdra to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Deirdra against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).