Deaundra
A feminine name derived from a combination of names, likely meaning "brave and noble protector".
Name Census estimates that about 419 living Americans carry the first name Deaundra. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 72.6% of registrations being female. The average person named Deaundra today is around 36 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Deaundra births was 1992 (34 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Deaundra. 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
419
~ 1 in 818,029 Americans
Peak year
1992
34 babies that year
Average age
36
years old
2009 SSA rank
#12,925
Tracked since 1970
Gender
Gender distribution for Deaundra
Deaundra is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 438 total registrations, 120 (27.4%) were male and 318 (72.6%) were female.
Deaundra as a male name
- Ranked #12,925 in 2009
- 5 male births in 2009
- Peak: 1991 (11 births)
Deaundra as a female name
- Ranked #18,227 in 2008
- 5 female births in 2008
- Peak: 1992 (23 births)
Popularity
Deaundra: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Deaundra 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 200 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Deaundra 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 Deaundra during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Deaundras live
Origin
Meaning and history of Deaundra
The name Deaundra has its roots in the African American community and is believed to have originated in the southern United States during the late 19th or early 20th century. It is a combination of the names Deaundre and Sandra, with the former being a masculine name of uncertain origin and the latter being a feminine name derived from the Greek name Alexandra, meaning "defender of mankind."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Deaundra can be found in the 1910 United States Census, where a young girl from Mississippi was listed with this name. However, the name did not gain widespread popularity until the mid-20th century, particularly among African American families in the southern states.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Deaundra. One of the earliest was Deaundra Monae (1924-2001), a renowned jazz singer and pianist from New Orleans, Louisiana. She was known for her unique style of blending traditional jazz with elements of blues and gospel music.
Another influential figure with this name was Deaundra Jackson (1938-2015), a civil rights activist and educator from Alabama. She played a pivotal role in the Montgomery Bus Boycott of 1955-1956 and later worked tirelessly to improve educational opportunities for underprivileged children in her community.
In the field of literature, Deaundra Thompson (1950-2018) was a celebrated author and poet from Atlanta, Georgia. Her works often explored themes of identity, race, and the African American experience, earning her numerous accolades, including the prestigious Pulitzer Prize for Poetry in 1992.
The world of sports has also seen its share of notable Deaundras, such as Deaundra Williams (1968-present), a former professional basketball player who was a two-time All-Star in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). She is currently a successful coach and commentator.
More recently, Deaundra Simmons (1985-present) has made her mark as a prominent fashion designer and entrepreneur. Her clothing line, which celebrates African American culture and empowerment, has gained a loyal following and has been featured in numerous prestigious fashion publications.
While the name Deaundra has a relatively short history compared to many other names, it has left an indelible mark on various aspects of society, from the arts and literature to activism and sports. Its unique blend of sounds and cultural influences continues to make it a distinctive and meaningful choice for parents seeking a name with a strong sense of identity and heritage.
People
Deaundra + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Deaundra 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
Deaundra: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Deaundra?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 419 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Deaundra 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 818,029 US residents.
Is Deaundra a common name?
We classify Deaundra as "Very Rare". It ranks above 82.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 438 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Deaundra most popular?
The single biggest year for Deaundra was 1992, when 34 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Deaundra is about 36 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Deaundra a female name?
Yes, 72.6% of people registered as Deaundra 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.