Deundra
Primarily a boy's name of American origin with 163 recorded births. Also given to 102 girls.
Meaning & Origin
When Deundra hit its peak of 12 births in 1988, American naming was shifting away from mid-century classics toward more individualistic, expressive choices.
Today, Deundra reads as a name tied to a specific era — which is exactly what draws some parents to it.
Deundra is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Deundra is a boy's and girl's baby name of American origin, a creative combination of De- and Undra — possibly a variant of Deandra or a blend of D- and Dundra, creating a name with a distinctive, flowing sound.
The "De-" prefix is productive in African American naming traditions, and Deundra's unusual construction gives it a genuinely original character — confident and rhythmically interesting, a name that sounds like it was made to be remembered.
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Deundra is built from 7 letters and two syllables — a mid-length form that balances memorability with distinctiveness. Within the American naming tradition, this length is typical of names that preserve their full historical form, carrying their etymology on the surface.
The interplay of consonants and vowels in Deundra creates its characteristic open, warm quality. Two-syllable names are the most common length in American naming, hitting a natural speech rhythm that works across formal and informal contexts.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Deundra has 26+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1974.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 10 | #12736 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 31 | #10236 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 51 | #7922 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 49 | #5700 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 22 | #5576 | — |
The Story of Deundra
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1988, Deundra is a Millennial-era classic. Boys named Deundra are most likely born between 1978 and 1998.
How rare is Deundra?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Deundra is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1974, peaked in the 1990s with 51 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Deundra by the numbers
- Would fill 3 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(26 years, 1974–2012)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 5 | #12734 |
| 2010 | 5 | #12738 |
| 2007 | 5 | #12833 |
| 2006 | 5 | #12508 |
| 2002 | 8 | #7837 |
| 2001 | 6 | #9570 |
| 2000 | 7 | #8431 |
| 1999 | 6 | #8997 |
| 1998 | 6 | #8765 |
| 1997 | 7 | #7491 |
| 1995 | 6 | #8066 |
| 1994 | 5 | #9170 |
| 1993 | 6 | #7882 |
| 1991 | 6 | #7521 |
| 1990 | 9 | #5485 |
| 1989 | 7 | #6395 |
| 1988 | 12 | #3968 |
| 1987 | 6 | #6319 |
| 1985 | 6 | #5986 |
| 1983 | 5 | #6488 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Deundra as a Girl's Name
Though more common for boys, Deundra has a notable history as a girl's name too, with 102 births since 1979.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1974–2012