Dean
Dean is of English origin, derived from an Old English word meaning 'valley' or from the ecclesiastical title denoting a church official. It has been used as both a surname and given name, carrying a sense of dignified authority.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 3,069. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 1,235
- 2012: 1,380
- 2013: 1,512
- 2014: 1,711
- 2015: 1,950
- 2016: 1,966
- 2017: 2,083
- 2018: 2,257
- 2019: 2,220
- 2020: 2,165
- 2021: 2,352
- 2022: 2,265
- 2023: 2,289
- 2024: 2,549
- 2025: 2,876
- 2026 (projected): 3,069
Good to Know
- •Simple one-syllable name that's easy to spell and pronounce
- •Has a vintage cool factor associated with 1950s culture
- •Works well as both first and middle name
- •Strong and unpretentious with timeless appeal
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Dean Cain
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Statistics
192,930
Total births since 1880
1961
Peak year
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