Deede
Noble, brave lady derived from an English surname.
Name Census estimates that about 42 living Americans carry the first name Deede. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Deede today is around 63 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Deede births was 1962 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Deede. 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 Deede. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
42
~ 1 in 8,160,818 Americans
Peak year
1962
12 babies that year
Average age
63
years old
1974 SSA rank
#7,923
Tracked since 1949
Popularity
Deede: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Deede from the 1940s through to the 1970s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 29 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1960s peak, Deede remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Deede 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 Deede 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 Deede
The given name Deede is believed to have its origins in the Old English language. It is derived from the Old English word "dæd," which means "deed" or "action." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who were known for their notable accomplishments or deeds.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Deede was Deede the Scribe, who lived in the 9th century during the reign of King Alfred the Great in Wessex, England. Deede was a renowned calligrapher and illuminator of manuscripts, and his work was highly valued for its intricate and beautiful designs.
In the 12th century, a monk named Deede of Bury St. Edmunds gained recognition for his scholarly writings and his contributions to the abbey's library. He was born in 1120 and lived until 1197, leaving behind a legacy of literary works that shed light on the religious and cultural practices of his time.
During the Renaissance period, Deede Alberti (1404-1472) was an Italian humanist, author, and architect. He is best known for his influential work "De re aedificatoria" (On the Art of Building), which was one of the first Renaissance treatises on architecture and had a significant impact on the development of architectural theory and practice.
In the 16th century, Deede Bonner (1500-1569) was an English Catholic bishop and an influential figure in the English Reformation. He played a prominent role in the persecution of Protestants during the reign of Queen Mary I and was known for his unwavering defense of Catholic doctrine.
Moving forward to the 19th century, Deede Whitman (1819-1892) was an American poet, essayist, and journalist. He is regarded as one of the most influential poets in the American canon, and his work, such as the collection "Leaves of Grass," celebrated the spirit of democracy and the beauty of nature.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Deede. While the name may have fallen out of widespread use in modern times, its connection to the Old English concept of deeds and actions has left a lasting impact on the cultural and historical significance of this unique given name.
People
Deede + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Deede 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
Deede: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Deede?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 42 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Deede 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 8,160,818 US residents.
Is Deede a common name?
We classify Deede as "Very Rare". It ranks above 51.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 53 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Deede most popular?
The single biggest year for Deede was 1962, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Deede is about 63 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 Deede in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Deede a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Deede 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.
Is Deede still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Deede 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 Deede 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 Deede?
You can see how many people share the name Deede on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.