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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Dede — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Decorian|Dedric
AfricanGirl→ Stable

Dede

DAY-day · 2 syllables

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Girl

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #15891 in 2022

Peak: #15891 in 2022

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #15891 in 2022

Peak: #15891 in 2022

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20002022

Rank #15891 · Falling since 2000

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class

Dede scores lower overall — it's a well-known name in this region.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
55
Uniqueness20% of score
45
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
AfricanYorubaGirl2-syllableShort FormMeaningfulWarmFamilialModernRising
Character
creative expressionjoyful energyindependent spiritartistic flairfree-spirited
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Dedes

dedicatedathleticskilledcompetitiveexpressive
STRONG
High confidence

Dede is an African girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Dede at a Glance
Meaning:From Yoruba meaning 'mother' or 'grandmother', conveying respect and familial warmth. Also used as a short form of names like Dedé in Portuguese-speaking regions.
Language root:Yoruba
Peak rank:#15891 in 2022
5yr change:—
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

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Works well with
Kai◈Sage◈Zuri◈NiaAmara◈Kora
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Dede · Overview
Summary

Dede is an African girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Search interest: 1/100 → Stable

Strengths
Meaningful · Earthy character
Dede carries a warm, gentle quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
dede.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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