Deirdre
Deirdre first appears in US records in 1921. It peaked in 1961, when 799 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 13.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Deirdre popular?
Declining Deirdre is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1961 peak.
| 2020s | 85 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 206 | |
| 2000s | 544 | |
| 1990s | 1,206 | |
| 1980s | 2,049 | |
| 1970s | 3,123 | |
| 1960s | 6,321 | |
| 1950s | 2,274 | |
| 1940s | 822 | |
| 1930s | 167 | |
| 1920s | 48 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Deirdre mean?
Deirdre is usually read “sorrowful”; she is a tragic heroine of Irish legend.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Deirdre mean?
Deirdre means Sorrowful. Deirdre is usually read “sorrowful”; she is a tragic heroine of Irish legend.
What is the origin of the name Deirdre?
Deirdre is of Irish origin.
How do you pronounce Deirdre?
Deirdre is pronounced “DEER-druh.”
Is Deirdre a boy or a girl name?
Deirdre is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Deirdre a popular name right now?
Deirdre is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1961 peak.
How popular is the name Deirdre?
In 2025, Deirdre ranked #7989 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Deirdre most popular?
Deirdre was most popular in 1961, when about 799 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Deirdre?
Names similar to Deirdre include Saoirse, Siobhan, Sinead, Aoife, Fiadh.
What names go well with Deirdre?
Irish names that pair well with Deirdre include Ryan, Liam, Aiden, Sean, Aidan.