Feminine dossier · first seen 1944
Detra
Extinct
Near statistical disappearance
Peak era
1970
Peak births
107
Current vitality
Dormant
Peak generation
Gen X
1944Peak 19702025
Quick answers about Detra
How many people are named Detra?
Based on SSA birth records through 1998, an estimated 1,842 Americans born with the name Detra may still be living. No new bearers have been recorded since 1998.
How rare is Detra?
Detra has not appeared in SSA records since 1998. It is effectively extinct as a new baby name — no girls received it in the latest available data.
How old is the typical Detra?
The median age of a living American named Detra is approximately 56 years, with most bearers falling between 49 and 61 years old.
Is Detra still popular?
No. Detra is extinct in new births; the SSA last recorded it in 1998.
Peak year
1970
Decline from peak
100%
2025
0
All-time
2,048