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In 2024, 2,545 boys in the United States were named Dean, making it the 142nd most popular boy's name that year.
It has climbed sharply, from 222nd a decade earlier.
Its busiest year on record was 1961, with 4,965 births.
Records for Dean go back to 1880, and 192,948 babies have been given the name since.
An English occupational name meaning "valley" or "church official". Its vintage cool has a simple, strong quality.
Dean is of English origin, described as vintage and classic in style.
In 2024, Dean went to 5 girls and 2,545 boys — over 99% boys.
In practice it reads as a boys' name in the US.
Names of the same origin for a sister, most common first.
An English occupational name meaning "valley" or "church official". Its vintage cool has a simple, strong quality.
Dean is of English origin, and is usually described as vintage and classic in style.
In 2024, 2,545 boys in the United States were named Dean, making it the 142nd most popular boy's name that year.
In 2024, Dean went to 5 girls and 2,545 boys — over 99% boys. In practice it reads as a boys' name in the US.