Deanndra
A variant of the feminine name Deandra, derived from the Greek name "Alexandra".
Name Census estimates that about 189 living Americans carry the first name Deanndra. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Deanndra today is around 34 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Deanndra births was 1988 (16 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Deanndra. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
189
~ 1 in 1,813,515 Americans
Peak year
1988
16 babies that year
Average age
34
years old
2005 SSA rank
#17,155
Tracked since 1979
Popularity
Deanndra: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Deanndra from the 1970s through to the 2000s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 93 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1990s peak, Deanndra remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Deanndra by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Deanndra during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Deanndras live
Origin
Meaning and history of Deanndra
The name Deanndra is a feminine given name of uncertain origin. Some sources suggest it may have roots in the ancient Celtic languages spoken across parts of Europe, while others believe it is derived from the Greek name Deandra, meaning "woman of man."
One of the earliest recorded individuals with this name was Deanndra of Argyll, a Scottish noblewoman who lived in the 12th century. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her support for the construction of several churches and monasteries in the region.
In the 16th century, Deanndra Ferreira was a Portuguese explorer who accompanied Ferdinand Magellan on his famous voyage around the world. She is credited with being one of the first European women to circumnavigate the globe.
During the Renaissance period, Deanndra Boccaccio was an Italian painter and poet who gained acclaim for her vivid depictions of religious scenes and her lyrical verse. She was a contemporary of the famous writer Giovanni Boccaccio.
In the 18th century, Deanndra Leclerc was a French mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics and the calculation of comet trajectories.
More recently, Deanndra Eisenberg was an American author and journalist who wrote extensively on social and political issues in the late 20th century. Her works explored themes of justice, equality, and human rights.
While the name Deanndra has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, these individuals serve as examples of the diversity of backgrounds and achievements associated with this unique name.
People
Deanndra + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Deanndra as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Deanndra: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Deanndra?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 189 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Deanndra going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,813,515 US residents.
Is Deanndra a common name?
We classify Deanndra as "Very Rare". It ranks above 73.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 197 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Deanndra most popular?
The single biggest year for Deanndra was 1988, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Deanndra is about 34 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Deanndra a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Deanndra in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.