Dean
boy name#125 in 2025Dean entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #78 in 1967, ranks #125 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1880–2025
#125
rank today
#78
peak (1967)
2,876
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #527 |
| 1890s | #384 |
| 1900s | #336 |
| 1910s | #236 |
| 1920s | #148 |
| 1930s | #126 |
| 1940s | #139 |
| 1950s | #104 |
| 1960s | #85 |
| 1970s | #195 |
| 1980s | #271 |
| 1990s | #323 |
| 2000s | #362 |
| 2010s | #223 |
| 2020s | #155 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Dean has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 139,000 people named Dean are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Dean alive today was born around 1963, making them about 62 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Dean in 2025?
- Dean ranks #125 among US boy names in 2025, with 2,876 babies given the name.
- When was the name Dean most popular?
- Dean peaked in 1967, reaching #78 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Dean with classmates?
- Dean will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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