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Originally derived from the Gaelic name Deirdre, meaning sorrowful or wanderer; it conveys a sense of deep emotional intelligence, resilience, and a captivating, artistic presence.

Key Stats

Total births140
GenderMale (4% / 96%)
Peak year1991
Peak generationMillennial
First recorded1991
Most recent1991
Syllables2
OriginIrish
Comeback nameNo

Popularity Trend (1910–2025)

19102025

Top States

CA — 100%AK — 0%PA — 0%ND — 0%NE — 0%

Notable People

Deirdre Hall (Actress, Days of Our Lives) · Deirdre O'Kane (Comedian, Moone Boy) · Deirdre Gribbin (Composer, Unity of Being) · Deirdre McCloskey (Economist, Bourgeois Equality) · Deirdre Bair (Biographer, Samuel Beckett)

Nicknames & Diminutives

DeeDidiRa-Ra

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