NAME PROFILE
Detra
Detra is a name with Latin origins, meaning 'to lose' or 'to remove.' It carries an air of mystery and elegance, often associated with individuals who have a unique perspective on life. Those named Detra are frequently seen as innovative and insightful, with a flair for creativity.
Key Stats
| Total births | 2,048 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1970 |
| Peak generation | Gen X |
| First recorded | 1955 |
| Most recent | 1987 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 40%CA — 21%SC — 16%GA — 13%NY — 10%
Notable People
Detra B. ((Author, *Thriller Novelist*) · Detra J. (Artist, *Contemporary Painter*) · Detra S. (Musician, *Jazz Performer*) · Detra M. (Activist, *Community Organizer*) · Detra K. (Chef, *Gastronomic Innovator*)
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