Deyanira Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Deyanira originates from the Spanish form of the ancient Greek name Deianira, meaning 'man-destroyer'. The name has evolved through historical forms in ancient Greek and Spanish, symbolizing strength and resilience. It has no direct biblical relevance but is recognized in mythological contexts. Deyanira has gained popularity due to its unique qualities and associations with powerful female figures.
The name Deyanira is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Deyanira has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Deyanira' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 10394th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4249th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2277th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3287th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 8892nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Deyanira' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Deyanira"
Pronunciation
/deɪjəˈnɪərə/
Origin
Spanish
Etymology
The name Deyanira is derived from the ancient Greek name Deianira, which means 'man-destroyer' or 'the one who destroys men'. In Greek mythology, Deianira was the wife of Heracles.
Meaning
man-destroyer
Language Evolution
Deianira (Ancient Greek), Deyanira (Spanish)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the Spanish-speaking world due to its mythological roots and associations with strength and resilience.
Variants & Derivatives
Deianira, Deya
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Deyanira is viewed as a unique and strong name, often associated with feminine strength and mythology.
Famous People
Deyanira Alva, Deyanira Figueroa
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Deyanira"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Deyanira"
"Deyanira" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 10394th of 12526 | 12 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 4249th of 19264 | 222 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2277th of 27321 | 832 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 3287th of 35406 | 742 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 8892nd of 30306 | 142 |
Regional Popularity of "Deyanira" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Deyanira" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
48.10% 1692nd/3518 |
- |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
92.86% 3422nd/3685 |
50.79% 2273rd/4475 |
27.80% 1444th/5194 |
25.11% 1586th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
75.62% 3465th/4582 |
- |
29.89% 2186th/7313 |
33.38% 2491st/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
65.11% 4442nd/6822 |
- |
State-by-State Popularity of "Deyanira"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Deyanira" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.