Dierra
Of uncertain origin and meaning, perhaps a modern invented name.
Name Census estimates that about 426 living Americans carry the first name Dierra. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Dierra today is around 27 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dierra births was 1995 (32 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dierra. 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
426
~ 1 in 804,588 Americans
Peak year
1995
32 babies that year
Average age
27
years old
2022 SSA rank
#15,929
Tracked since 1986
Popularity
Dierra: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Dierra from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 236 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
Dierra 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 Dierra during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Dierras live
Origin
Meaning and history of Dierra
The given name Dierra is thought to have originated from the Old French language, derived from the word "dierres," which means "rocks" or "stones." This name likely emerged during the Middle Ages, between the 5th and 15th centuries, when French culture and language were prominent in parts of Western Europe.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Dierra can be traced back to the 13th century, where it appears in a French manuscript describing a noble family from the region of Normandy. It is believed that the name may have been associated with individuals who lived near rocky terrain or worked with stone as a profession.
In the 15th century, there is a mention of a Dierra Leblanc, a skilled stonemason from the city of Rouen, who was commissioned to work on the construction of several cathedrals and churches in Northern France. Her contributions to these architectural marvels have been documented in various historical records from that era.
During the 16th century, a notable figure named Dierra Montfort (1512-1587) gained recognition for her work as a midwife in the French town of Dijon. She is credited with improving birthing practices and advocating for better maternal care, which helped reduce infant and maternal mortality rates at the time.
In the 18th century, Dierra Rousseau (1720-1796), a French philosopher and writer, published several influential works that challenged traditional societal norms and advocated for women's rights and equality. Her ideas were considered radical for her time but paved the way for future feminist movements.
Another notable figure was Dierra Cavaignac (1802-1857), a French military leader and politician who played a significant role in the events leading up to the French Revolution of 1848. She is remembered for her bravery and unwavering commitment to democratic principles during a turbulent period in French history.
While the name Dierra may not be as common today as it once was, its historical roots and the remarkable individuals who bore this name have left an indelible mark on various aspects of culture, architecture, literature, and politics throughout the centuries.
People
Dierra + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dierra 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
Dierra: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dierra?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 426 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dierra 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 804,588 US residents.
Is Dierra a common name?
We classify Dierra as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83% 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 Dierra most popular?
The single biggest year for Dierra was 1995, when 32 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dierra is about 27 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Dierra a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dierra 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.