Deane
UnisexDeane has been given to 4,062 babies in the U.S. since 1892. It peaked in 1947.
Meaning & origin
As an Irish surname, Anglicized from Mac an Deagánaigh (“son of the Deacon”), see Deacon. * As an English surname, variant of Dean.
Origin: surnames
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
4,062
Peak year
1947 (96 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1892
10-year trend
▲ +20%
Gender split
32% girls / 68% boys
Rank through the decades
Deane's rank among U.S. boy names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Boys rank |
|---|---|
| 1925 | #832 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Deane — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Deane.
FAQ
How popular is the name Deane?
Deane has been given to 4,062 babies in the U.S. since 1892. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Deane peak?
Deane peaked in 1947, when 96 babies were given the name.
Is Deane a girl or boy name?
Deane is a unisex name, used for both girls and boys.
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