Deirdre
de(i)-rd-re,
deir-dre
US Popularity:16079
Origin:Irish
Other Origin(s):Gaelic
Meaning:Broken-hearted, sorrowful; Wanderer; Daughter
Deirdre as a girl's name is of Irish and Gaelic origin meaning "broken-hearted," "sorrowful," "wanderer," or possibly even "daughtre." Though some of these meaning may not seemingly be the most positive, remember that some of life’s greatest joys and experiences come after overcoming dark times! Additionally, in mythology, the name comes from a Celtic legend similar to Tristan and Isolde. The Celtic Deirdre was said the most beautiful woman in Ireland, and your little Deirdre is sure to be equally, if not more, stunning both insde and out.
Deirdre Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Deirdre is currently #1899 on The Bump
Girl:Deirdre is currently #848 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Deirdre is currently #16079 in U.S. births
Girl:Deirdre is currently #10370 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#16079
in 2022
- 4375
from 2021
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 121
Name Doctor, Deirdre
Collins Dictionary, Definition of 'Deirdre'
Behind the Name, IDeirdre, January 2022
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