Dean
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Valley; Leader
Background: The name Dean originates from the Old English term 'deene,' which is derived from the Latin 'decanus,' meaning 'leader of ten' or 'chief.' The name also has roots in Latin as it relates to the term for 'valley,' adding another dimension to its significance.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#191
Total births
192,948
Most popular decade
1960s
(128,421 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+79 ranks)
Years in Top 100
14
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
98.5% male
1.5% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 14
- First year rank
- #482
- Peak year
- 1961
- Peak year births
- 4,931
- Peak rank
- #84
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 2,545
- Recent rank
- #142
Female
- First year
- 1884
- First year births
- 6
- First year rank
- #930
- Peak year
- 1932
- Peak year births
- 79
- Peak rank
- #758
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 5
- Recent rank
- #15,243
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).