How Many People Are Named Diedre?
Complete statistics for the name Diedre: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Diedre, a very rare female name, is held by just 1,607 people in the US, making up 1 in 205,368 Americans. The majority of those named Diedre are over 60, giving the name a decidedly older-generation feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism and spiritual enlightenment.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 57All 1,795 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1964Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Diedre Through the Generations
Diedre reached its peak popularity in 1964 with 88 births, but since then, its usage has remained stable, placing it between classic and modern status. Today, there are 1,607 people named Diedre living in the US, with the average age being 57. Among them, 21 are under 30, 1,003 are aged 30-60, and 771 are over 60, indicating a significant skew towards older generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Diedre's American roots
📄 About the Name Diedre
How Many People Have the Name Diedre?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,607 people in the United States currently share the name Diedre. That works out to roughly 1 in every 205,368 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Diedre a Common or Rare Name?
Diedre is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Diedre Mean?
Diedre means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from American origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Diedre in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Diedre Most Popular?
The name Diedre reached peak popularity in 1964, with 88 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Diedre?
Approximately 1,607 people named Diedre live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,795. That works out to roughly 1 in 205,368 Americans.
Is Diedre a rare name?
Diedre is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 205,368 Americans has this name.
What does the name Diedre mean?
Diedre means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from American origins.
Is Diedre more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Diedre are male and 100% are female.
When was Diedre most popular?
Diedre peaked in 1964 with 88 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.