Dierdre
- Pronunciation
- [Dier-dre]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Sorrowful
- Origin
- Irish
Dierdre Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 1,115 baby girls have been named Dierdre. The name peaked in 1961 with 62 US births that year (rank #1420).
Top States for Dierdre
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Dierdre births are: New York (98), California (38), Louisiana (6).
Other Irish-Origin Names Like Dierdre
If you like Dierdre's Irish origin, consider these related names: Abban, Abiageal, Abracham, Adare, Addergoole. Browse all Irish names →
7-Letter Names Starting with D
Names with Dierdre's exact length and starting letter: Dabbous, Daedbot, Daelynn, Daganya, Dagomar.
Quick Facts About Dierdre
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Compare Dierdre to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Dierdre against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).