Deacon
boy name#561 in 2025Deacon entered the US charts in 1971, peaked at #420 in 2014, ranks #561 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1971–2025
#561
rank today
#420
peak (2014)
529
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #3208 |
| 1980s | #4767 |
| 1990s | #5161 |
| 2000s | #929 |
| 2010s | #529 |
| 2020s | #526 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Deacon has been most popular in TX, OH, CA.
Living bearers
About 11,500 people named Deacon are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Deacon is a kid of about 10 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Deacon in 2025?
- Deacon ranks #561 among US boy names in 2025, with 529 babies given the name.
- When was the name Deacon most popular?
- Deacon peaked in 2014, reaching #420 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Deacon with classmates?
- Deacon will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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