Deeandra
A feminine name of unknown origin, potentially related to Deanna or a combination of names.
Name Census estimates that about 70 living Americans carry the first name Deeandra. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Deeandra today is around 31 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Deeandra births was 1987 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Deeandra. 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 Deeandra. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
70
~ 1 in 4,896,491 Americans
Peak year
1987
8 babies that year
Average age
31
years old
2011 SSA rank
#13,716
Tracked since 1985
Popularity
Deeandra: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Deeandra from the 1980s through to the 2010s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 35 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
Deeandra 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 Deeandra during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Deeandra
The name Deeandra is a relatively modern invention, likely created in the 20th century as a feminine variation of the masculine name Deander or Deandre. It does not appear to have any direct linguistic roots or derivations from ancient languages or cultures.
While the name itself is new, its components "Dee" and "andra" may have origins that can be traced back further. The prefix "Dee" could be derived from the Greek word "deos," meaning "divine" or "godly," suggesting a sense of reverence or celestial association. Alternatively, it might stem from the Latin "deus," meaning "god," further reinforcing a potential religious or spiritual connection.
The suffix "andra" bears a resemblance to the Greek word "andros," meaning "man" or "male," which could indicate a masculine influence in the name's construction. However, given the feminine nature of the name Deeandra, this connection is likely coincidental or symbolic rather than literal.
In terms of historical references, there are no known ancient texts, religious scriptures, or significant historical records that directly mention the name Deeandra. This is unsurprising, given its modern origins and lack of deep linguistic roots.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Deeandra are relatively scarce, as it is a relatively uncommon and contemporary name. However, a few notable individuals have borne this name throughout history:
1. Deeandra Gist (born 1984), an American professional basketball player who has competed in the WNBA and overseas leagues.
2. Deeandra Duran (born 1983), an American model and actress known for her appearances in music videos and television shows.
3. Deeandra Pearson (born 1987), an American track and field athlete who specialized in the 100-meter hurdles and competed in the 2012 Summer Olympics.
4. Deeandra Mattox (born 1979), an American singer and songwriter who has released several independent albums and performed at various venues across the United States.
5. Deeandra Harris (born 1991), an American entrepreneur and motivational speaker who has advocated for youth empowerment and personal development.
While the name Deeandra is relatively new and lacks an extensive historical narrative, it has gained a modest foothold in contemporary society, with a handful of notable individuals contributing to its recognition and legacy.
People
Deeandra + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Deeandra 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
Deeandra: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Deeandra?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 70 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Deeandra 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 4,896,491 US residents.
Is Deeandra a common name?
We classify Deeandra as "Very Rare". It ranks above 59.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 72 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Deeandra most popular?
The single biggest year for Deeandra was 1987, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Deeandra is about 31 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Deeandra a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Deeandra 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.