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Deirdre

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Pronounced DEER-druh /ˈdɪr.drə/Medium

Meaning: From the Irish, variously 'sorrowful; broken-hearted' and 'one who chatters' — Deirdre of the Sorrows, a tragic legendary heroine; we note the legendLow

In 30 seconds: Sorrowful; broken-hearted: Deirdre is Irish. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'DEER-druh'). We note the legend.
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Origin LowIrish
MeaningFrom the Irish, variously 'sorrowful; broken-hearted' and 'one who chatters' — Deirdre of the Sorrows, a tragic legendary heroine; we note the legend
U.S. rank (2025)#7989 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births13 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1961
Total births (all-time)≈ 16,844

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 196119212025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Deirdre comes from the Irish, variously 'sorrowful; broken-hearted' and 'one who chatters' — Deirdre of the Sorrows, a tragic legendary heroine (we note the legend). A lyrical, classic name (said 'DEER-druh').

In the U.S. it appears in Irish families. Rare, sorrowful at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Deirdre is Irish, variously 'sorrowful; broken-hearted' — Deirdre of the Sorrows is a tragic legendary heroine — a lyrical, storied name (we note the legend; said 'DEER-druh').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Deirdre — Irish; legendary heroine

Variations

DeidreDiedreDeirdra

Nicknames

Dee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Deirdre mean?

Deirdre is Irish, variously 'sorrowful; broken-hearted' — Deirdre of the Sorrows is a tragic legendary heroine. We note the legend.

How do you pronounce Deirdre?

It's said DEER-druh /ˈdɪr.drə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Deirdre a boy or girl name?

Deirdre is a girl's name.

How popular is Deirdre?

Deirdre is a rare name in the U.S. today.

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