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Dean

Dean is a boy name of English origin.

  • GenderBoy
  • OriginEnglish
  • StyleOriginal
  • Syllables1
  • US rank#173

How popular is Dean?

Popularity in the United States

Dean has been given to 183,444 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 1960s. It has been climbing over the last two decades.

About 1 in 766 babies born in the United States were given this name in the most recent year on record.

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Babies named Dean per year in the United States, 1880–2020. Source: Social Security Administration

Popularity in France

Dean has been given to 983 babies in France since 1955, peaking in the 2010s. It has been climbing over the last two decades.

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Babies named Dean per year in France, 1955–2022. Source: INSEE
183,444 Babies named since 1880
1960s Peak decade
Rising Recent trend

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Frequently asked questions about Dean

Is Dean a boy's or a girl's name?

Dean is most often given to boys.

How popular is the name Dean?

Dean has been given to 183,444 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 1960s. It has been climbing over the last two decades.