Deanna
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Divine; Follower of Dionysius
Background: The name Deanna originates from the Latin word 'deus,' meaning 'god' or 'divine.' It is also linked to the name Diana, a variation that signifies a follower of Dionysius. The English adaptation reflects a modern usage derived from these historical roots.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#298
Total births
134,657
Most popular decade
1970s
(81,207 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-1,227 ranks)
Years in Top 100
3
First recorded year
1899
Gender usage
0.2% male
99.8% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1937
- First year births
- 7
- First year rank
- #2,905
- Peak year
- 1971
- Peak year births
- 19
- Peak rank
- #2,126
- Most recent year
- 2004
- Recent year births
- 5
- Recent rank
- #11,354
Female
- First year
- 1899
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #1,596
- Peak year
- 1970
- Peak year births
- 4,331
- Peak rank
- #90
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 79
- Recent rank
- #2,319
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).