NAME PROFILE
Deidre
Deidre is a name of Irish origin that means 'sorrowful' or 'broken-hearted.' It carries a sense of depth and emotion, often associated with passion and intensity. People named Deidre are often seen as empathetic and sensitive, capable of forming deep connections with others.
Key Stats
| Total births | 14,684 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1962 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1944 |
| Most recent | 2004 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 22%CA — 21%IL — 20%PA — 19%TX — 18%
Notable People
Deidre Hall (Actress, *Days of Our Lives*) · Deirdre Barlow (Character from *Coronation Street*) · Deirdre McCloskey (Economist and Author) · Deirdre O'Kane (Comedian and Actress) · Deirdre Lovejoy (Actress, *The Wire*)
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