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Detra
Pronounced DEE-trah /ˈdiː.trɑ/Medium
Meaning: Detra reads as a modern coinage, likely joining a De- opening to a -tra ending; the route is uncertain, which we note.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
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
Detra reads as a modern coinage, probably De- plus -tra. The route is uncertain, which we note. It appeared near 1970 (said 'DEE-trah').
It stayed rare and is uncommon today. Trim, unusual, and unsettled in origin.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Detra mean?
Detra is a modern coinage, likely De- plus -tra; the route is uncertain, which we note.
How do you pronounce Detra?
It's said DEE-trah /ˈdiː.trɑ/ — the stress lands on the part shown in capitals.
Is Detra a made-up name?
It reads as a modern coinage of uncertain inspiration.
How popular is Detra?
Detra has always been rare, appearing faintly around nineteen-seventy.













