Detra
Every Detra since 1944 — 2,048 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Detra
Detra is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1944, 2,048 American babies have been named Detra. Its peak came in 1970, when 107 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
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 Detra stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Detra year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
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| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | 11 | #7,445 |
| 1985 | 24 | #3,543 |
| 1980 | 50 | #2,076 |
| 1975 | 68 | #1,501 |
| 1970 | 107 | #1,099 |
| 1965 | 80 | #1,200 |
| 1960 | 49 | #1,602 |
| 1955 | 26 | #2,120 |
| 1950 | 12 | #3,103 |
| 1945 | 6 | #4,148 |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Detra in 2025?
Detra did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Detra?
2,048 babies have been named Detra in the United States since 1944, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Detra most popular?
Detra peaked in 1970, when 107 newborns received the name.
Is Detra a boy or girl name?
Detra is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Detra rising or falling?
Detra has been roughly stable over the past decade.