Dean: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A child of the valley, wise beyond his years.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 1
- Current rank
- #176
- Peak
- #78 in 1967
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Dean Means
Dean is a boy name of English origin. A child of the valley, wise beyond his years.
How Popular Dean Is
Dean currently ranks #176 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #78 in 1967. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Dean
- Dean broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #78 in 1967.
- Dean has been a top 100 name across 172+ years of American history.
- Dean is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
- It's a timeless classic that never goes out of style.
Names Like Dean
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Sibling Names for Dean
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Questions About Dean
What does Dean mean?
Dean is a boy name of English origin. A child of the valley, wise beyond his years.
How popular is Dean?
Dean currently ranks #176 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #78 in 1967. It has held steady.
Where does Dean come from?
Dean comes from English roots. Dean broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #78 in 1967.
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