Denetra
A feminine name derived from Greek elements meaning "lightning wielder".
Name Census estimates that about 433 living Americans carry the first name Denetra. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Denetra today is around 45 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Denetra births was 1985 (30 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Denetra. 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
433
~ 1 in 791,580 Americans
Peak year
1985
30 babies that year
Average age
45
years old
2007 SSA rank
#18,361
Tracked since 1960
Popularity
Denetra: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Denetra from the 1960s through to the 2000s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 162 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1970s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Denetra 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 Denetra during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Denetras live
Origin
Meaning and history of Denetra
The name Denetra has its origins in ancient Greece, with roots tracing back to the 6th century BC. It is derived from the Greek word "denetrios," which means "belonging to Demeter," the goddess of agriculture and fertility. Demeter was one of the most revered deities in the Greek pantheon, and her name was often incorporated into personal names as a way of honoring her.
In ancient Greek texts, the name Denetra is mentioned as being borne by a handful of notable figures. One such individual was Denetra of Corinth, a respected philosopher and writer who lived in the 4th century BC. Her writings on ethics and virtue were widely studied in the ancient world, though only fragments of her work survive today.
Another historical figure bearing the name Denetra was a priestess of Demeter who lived in the 2nd century BC on the island of Delos. She was known for her devotion to the goddess and her role in overseeing the sacred rites and festivals held in Demeter's honor.
As the Greek civilization spread across the Mediterranean, the name Denetra gained popularity in other regions, particularly in areas with strong Hellenic cultural influences. In the 1st century AD, there was a Roman noblewoman named Denetra Claudia who was renowned for her beauty and intellect.
During the Byzantine era, a notable bearer of the name was Denetra of Constantinople, a scholar and poet who lived in the 9th century AD. Her works, though largely lost to history, were praised by her contemporaries for their elegance and depth.
In more recent times, one of the most famous individuals named Denetra was Denetra Theodosia (1820-1892), a Greek philanthropist and activist who dedicated her life to improving education and healthcare for underprivileged communities in Athens and the surrounding regions.
While the name Denetra has its roots in ancient Greece, it has also been adopted and adapted in various cultures over the centuries, with subtle variations in spelling and pronunciation. However, its connection to the goddess Demeter and the concepts of fertility, abundance, and reverence for nature have remained constant throughout its long and storied history.
People
Denetra + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Denetra 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
Denetra: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Denetra?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 433 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Denetra 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 791,580 US residents.
Is Denetra a common name?
We classify Denetra as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 470 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Denetra most popular?
The single biggest year for Denetra was 1985, when 30 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Denetra is about 45 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Denetra a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Denetra 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.