Dierdre
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Dierdre first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,030 babies have been named Dierdre in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Dierdre is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #28,483 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #28,483
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Dierdre
Dierdre is a girl name .
Dierdre is currently ranked #28,483 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Dierdre include Die, Dier, Diery, Dierie, Dre, Drey, Diy, Diie, and Diekins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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