Deyanira
Every Deyanira since 1962 — 1,957 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Deyanira
Deyanira is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #13,647 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1962, 1,957 American babies have been named Deyanira. Its peak came in 1993, when 201 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Deyanira stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Deyanira year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #13,647 |
| 2024 | 8 | #11,370 |
| 2023 | 8 | #11,465 |
| 2022 | 8 | #11,477 |
| 2021 | 11 | #9,129 |
| 2020 | 11 | #9,105 |
| 2019 | 10 | #9,929 |
| 2018 | 7 | #12,833 |
| 2017 | 7 | #13,077 |
| 2016 | 13 | #8,523 |
| 2015 | 20 | #6,295 |
| 2014 | 22 | #5,843 |
| 2013 | 17 | #7,138 |
| 2012 | 22 | #5,957 |
| 2011 | 37 | #4,021 |
| 2010 | 27 | #5,148 |
| 2009 | 41 | #3,815 |
| 2008 | 45 | #3,601 |
| 2007 | 52 | #3,261 |
| 2006 | 47 | #3,424 |
| 2005 | 64 | #2,641 |
| 2004 | 61 | #2,685 |
| 2003 | 45 | #3,245 |
| 2002 | 53 | #2,832 |
| 2001 | 52 | #2,819 |
| 2000 | 42 | #3,227 |
| 1995 | 89 | #1,654 |
| 1990 | 53 | #2,352 |
| 1985 | 19 | #4,175 |
| 1980 | 23 | #3,535 |
| 1975 | 21 | #3,304 |
| 1970 | 7 | #6,516 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Deyanira in 2025?
Deyanira ranked #13,647 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Deyanira?
1,957 babies have been named Deyanira in the United States since 1962, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Deyanira most popular?
Deyanira peaked in 1993, when 201 newborns received the name.
Is Deyanira a boy or girl name?
Deyanira is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Deyanira rising or falling?
Deyanira is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.