Deirdre Childers

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Deirdre Childers — broken-hearted
180K People worldwide
Ireland Most common in
1965s Peak popularity
Gender
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Deirdre Childers is a name that combines Celtic origins. The first name Deirdre is a feminine given name of Celtic origin. From Old Irish Derdriu, meaning uncertain. Deirdre of the Sorrows is one of the great tragic heroines of Irish mythology. The surname Childers: Alisa Childers (born 1975), American singer Ambyr Childers (born 1988), American actress Bob Childers (1946–2006), American country/folk singer-songwriter Buddy Childers (1926–2007), American jazz trumpeter Buddy Childers (politician) (1938–2026), American politician Ernest Childers (1918–2005), American Army officer Erskine Barton Childers (1929–1996), Irish UN civil servant Erskine Hamilton Childers (1905–1974), 4th President of Ireland (1973–1974) Hugh Childers (1827–1896), British and Australian Liberal statesman Jason Childers (born 1975), American Major League baseball player Lawrence Ch. Deirdre is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 180K people globally, with the highest concentration in Ireland. The name Deirdre reached peak popularity in the 1965s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Deirdre

Meaning: broken-hearted

Celtic

From Old Irish Derdriu, meaning uncertain. Deirdre of the Sorrows is one of the great tragic heroines of Irish mythology.

Surname: Childers

Irish

Alisa Childers (born 1975), American singer Ambyr Childers (born 1988), American actress Bob Childers (1946–2006), American country/folk singer-songwriter Buddy Childers (1926–2007), American jazz trumpeter Buddy Childers (politician) (1938–2026), American politician Ernest Childers (1918–2005), American Army officer Erskine Barton Childers (1929–1996), Irish UN civil servant Erskine Hamilton Childers (1905–1974), 4th President of Ireland (1973–1974) Hugh Childers (1827–1896), British and Australian Liberal statesman Jason Childers (born 1975), American Major League baseball player Lawrence Ch.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Deirdre is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

Ireland 48%
United Kingdom 36%
United States 15%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Deirdre by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Deirdre Childers

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Deirdre Childers:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

6
Soul Urge Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Deirdre?
The first name Deirdre originates from Celtic. From Old Irish Derdriu, meaning uncertain. Deirdre of the Sorrows is one of the great tragic heroines of Irish mythology.
When was Deirdre most popular?
The name Deirdre reached its peak popularity during the 1965s.
What is the origin of the surname Childers?
The surname Childers originates from Irish. Alisa Childers (born 1975), American singer Ambyr Childers (born 1988), American actress Bob Childers (1946–2006), American country/folk singer-songwriter Buddy Childers (1926–2007), American jazz trumpeter Buddy Childers (politician) (1938–2026), American politician Ernest Childers (1918–2005), American Army officer Erskine Barton Childers (1929–1996), Irish UN civil servant Erskine Hamilton Childers (1905–1974), 4th President of Ireland (1973–1974) Hugh Childers (1827–1896), British and Australian Liberal statesman Jason Childers (born 1975), American Major League baseball player Lawrence Ch.
What are the origins of the name Deirdre Childers?
The name Deirdre Childers combines two different traditions: the first name Deirdre has Celtic roots, while the surname Childers originates from Irish.
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