Deautre
French name derived from the phrase "de autre," meaning "of another" or "of another kind."
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Deautre. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Deautre today is around 27 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Deautre births was 1999 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Deautre. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Deautre. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1999
5 babies that year
Average age
27
years old
1999 SSA rank
#10,275
Tracked since 1999
Popularity
Deautre: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Deautre 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 Deautre during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Deautre
The given name Deautre has its origins rooted in ancient France, tracing back to the medieval era around the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old French words "de" and "autre," collectively meaning "of the other." This name was initially used to distinguish individuals who had migrated or relocated from a different region or village.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Deautre can be found in the Chronicles of Froissart, a historical work written in the 14th century by the renowned French chronicler Jean Froissart. The text mentions a knight named Deautre de Villiers who fought valiantly in the Hundred Years' War between England and France.
In the 15th century, a renowned French philosopher and theologian named Deautre de Montaigne made significant contributions to the intellectual discourse of his time. His writings on ethics, skepticism, and the human condition remain influential to this day.
During the Renaissance period, Deautre Lefebvre, a skilled artisan and sculptor, gained recognition for his intricate woodcarvings that adorned several churches and cathedrals across France. His masterpieces can still be admired in cities like Paris and Reims.
In the 17th century, Deautre Descartes, a French mathematician and philosopher, made groundbreaking contributions to the fields of analytical geometry and metaphysics. His famous quote, "I think, therefore I am," has become a cornerstone of Western philosophy.
Fast forward to the 19th century, Deautre Dumas, a celebrated French novelist and playwright, captivated audiences with his works such as "The Three Musketeers" and "The Count of Monte Cristo." His historical adventure novels have been adapted into numerous films and stage productions, cementing his legacy as one of France's most renowned authors.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have carried the name Deautre throughout history, each leaving an indelible mark in their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of French culture and heritage.
People
Deautre + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Deautre 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
Deautre: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Deautre?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Deautre 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Deautre a common name?
We classify Deautre as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Deautre most popular?
The single biggest year for Deautre was 1999, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Deautre is about 27 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Deautre in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Deautre a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Deautre in the SSA data are male. 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.
Is Deautre still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Deautre in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Deautre can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Deautre?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.