Boy
Dean
valley, church official
About Dean
Clean lines and classic appeal define this enduring choice. The single syllable packs considerable punch, offering a no-nonsense option for parents who appreciate straightforward elegance. Historically favored across generations, it maintains relevance without feeling trendy or dated. The strong consonants frame the open vowel sound, creating a name that projects confidence and reliability. It pairs effortlessly with virtually any surname, demonstrating remarkable versatility. This is a name that works equally well in casual and formal settings, never feeling out of place. The simplicity doesn't diminish its impact; rather, it enhances memorability. For those seeking a name with proven staying power, something that has weathered changing trends while maintaining dignity and appeal, this represents a solid choice that refuses to go out of style.
Popularity of the Name Dean
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #488 | ||||
| 1881 | #420 | ||||
| 1882 | #663 | ||||
| 1883 | #535 | ||||
| 1884 | #529 | ||||
| 1885 | #614 | ||||
| 1886 | #478 | ||||
| 1887 | #643 | ||||
| 1888 | #584 | ||||
| 1889 | #390 | ||||
| 1890 | #352 | ||||
| 1891 | #334 | ||||
| 1892 | #396 | ||||
| 1893 | #482 | ||||
| 1894 | #340 | ||||
| 1895 | #441 | ||||
| 1896 | #507 | ||||
| 1897 | #285 | ||||
| 1898 | #365 | ||||
| 1899 | #365 | ||||
| 1900 | #308 | ||||
| 1901 | #314 | ||||
| 1902 | #302 | ||||
| 1903 | #371 | ||||
| 1904 | #391 | ||||
| 1905 | #311 | ||||
| 1906 | #335 | ||||
| 1907 | #333 | ||||
| 1908 | #346 | ||||
| 1909 | #355 | ||||
| 1910 | #347 | ||||
| 1911 | #268 | ||||
| 1912 | #252 | ||||
| 1913 | #253 | ||||
| 1914 | #231 | ||||
| 1915 | #225 | ||||
| 1916 | #215 | ||||
| 1917 | #203 | ||||
| 1918 | #189 | ||||
| 1919 | #181 | ||||
| 1920 | #180 | ||||
| 1921 | #168 | ||||
| 1922 | #158 | ||||
| 1923 | #153 | ||||
| 1924 | #144 | ||||
| 1925 | #140 | ||||
| 1926 | #139 | ||||
| 1927 | #133 | ||||
| 1928 | #136 | ||||
| 1929 | #133 | ||||
| 1930 | #129 | ||||
| 1931 | #127 | ||||
| 1932 | #123 | ||||
| 1933 | #128 | ||||
| 1934 | #118 | ||||
| 1935 | #120 | ||||
| 1936 | #125 | ||||
| 1937 | #127 | ||||
| 1938 | #129 | ||||
| 1939 | #134 | ||||
| 1940 | #143 | ||||
| 1941 | #143 | ||||
| 1942 | #151 | ||||
| 1943 | #142 | ||||
| 1944 | #134 | ||||
| 1945 | #136 | ||||
| 1946 | #132 | ||||
| 1947 | #140 | #190 | |||
| 1948 | #143 | #162 | |||
| 1949 | #129 | #171 | |||
| 1950 | #120 | #158 | |||
| 1951 | #105 | #180 | |||
| 1952 | #103 | #170 | |||
| 1953 | #105 | #141 | |||
| 1954 | #110 | #142 | |||
| 1955 | #111 | #136 | |||
| 1956 | #99 | #95 | |||
| 1957 | #93 | #85 | |||
| 1958 | #97 | #72 | |||
| 1959 | #95 | #66 | |||
| 1960 | #94 | #66 | |||
| 1961 | #84 | #36 | |||
| 1962 | #86 | #30 | |||
| 1963 | #86 | #29 | |||
| 1964 | #85 | #25 | |||
| 1965 | #88 | #22 | |||
| 1966 | #84 | #15 | #238 | ||
| 1967 | #78 | #13 | #280 | ||
| 1968 | #78 | #16 | #171 | ||
| 1969 | #89 | #20 | #129 | ||
| 1970 | #112 | #23 | #150 | ||
| 1971 | #137 | #25 | #151 | ||
| 1972 | #156 | #37 | #187 | ||
| 1973 | #168 | #26 | #164 | ||
| 1974 | #184 | #29 | #156 | ||
| 1975 | #211 | #32 | #173 | ||
| 1976 | #229 | #40 | #139 | ||
| 1977 | #239 | #52 | #150 | ||
| 1978 | #263 | #44 | #151 | ||
| 1979 | #250 | #55 | #141 | ||
| 1980 | #267 | #61 | #148 | ||
| 1981 | #276 | #63 | #123 | ||
| 1982 | #272 | #76 | #142 | ||
| 1983 | #277 | #59 | #118 | ||
| 1984 | #275 | #82 | #85 | ||
| 1985 | #267 | #68 | #79 | ||
| 1986 | #263 | #66 | #64 | ||
| 1987 | #266 | #65 | #53 | ||
| 1988 | #271 | #78 | #40 | ||
| 1989 | #278 | #92 | #41 | ||
| 1990 | #286 | #82 | #35 | ||
| 1991 | #315 | #92 | #32 | #195 | |
| 1992 | #315 | #126 | #27 | #172 | |
| 1993 | #317 | #125 | #24 | #197 | |
| 1994 | #312 | #109 | #26 | #224 | |
| 1995 | #333 | #123 | #30 | #254 | |
| 1996 | #312 | #117 | #32 | #221 | |
| 1997 | #325 | #87 | #122 | #31 | #253 |
| 1998 | #346 | #101 | #167 | #29 | #271 |
| 1999 | #365 | #115 | #197 | #32 | #298 |
| 2000 | #376 | #120 | #199 | #45 | #320 |
| 2001 | #356 | #120 | #181 | #35 | #320 |
| 2002 | #371 | #140 | #297 | #44 | #348 |
| 2003 | #383 | #151 | #228 | #42 | #360 |
| 2004 | #372 | #173 | #239 | #63 | #345 |
| 2005 | #383 | #195 | #270 | #63 | #383 |
| 2006 | #384 | #203 | #358 | #69 | #388 |
| 2007 | #351 | #201 | #419 | #79 | #318 |
| 2008 | #344 | #204 | #322 | #68 | #275 |
| 2009 | #304 | #233 | #267 | #82 | #328 |
| 2010 | #286 | #257 | #346 | #105 | #305 |
| 2011 | #284 | #295 | #411 | #129 | #292 |
| 2012 | #260 | #360 | #114 | #302 | |
| 2013 | #240 | #390 | #269 | #162 | #292 |
| 2014 | #222 | #373 | #311 | #158 | #324 |
| 2015 | #204 | #395 | #426 | #150 | #252 |
| 2016 | #205 | #488 | #432 | #210 | #284 |
| 2017 | #187 | #503 | #317 | #176 | #290 |
| 2018 | #172 | #575 | #207 | #255 | |
| 2019 | #174 | #587 | #410 | #209 | #289 |
| 2020 | #176 | #604 | #368 | #319 | #241 |
| 2021 | #166 | #558 | #229 | #233 | |
| 2022 | #164 | #559 | #271 | #259 | |
| 2023 | #159 | #704 | #326 | #433 | #240 |
| 2024 | #142 | #678 | #426 | #388 | #280 |
| 2025 | #125 | #745 | #428 | #231 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Dean
- Deane
- Dene
- Daine
Names Similar to Dean
Nicknames for Dean
- Dea
- Deanie
- Deano
- D
- Dino
Famous People Named Dean
| Dean Martin | American singer and actor |
| James Dean | American actor |
| Dean Koontz | American author |
| Dean Cain | American actor |
| Dean Norris | American actor |
| Dean Smith | American basketball coach |
| Dean Ambrose | American professional wrestler |
| Dean Gaffney | British actor |
| Dean Stockwell | American actor |
| Dean Winters | American actor |
| Dean Fujioka | Japanese-American actor |
| Dean DeBlois | Canadian film director |
| Dean Karnazes | American ultramarathon runner |
| Dean Spanos | American businessman |
| Dean McDermott | Canadian actor |
Characters Named Dean
| Dean Thomas | Harry Potter series |
| Dean Moriarty | On the Road |
| Dean Pelton | Community |
| Dean Winchester | Gilmore Girls |
| Dean Forester | Gilmore Girls |
| Dean Venture | The Venture Bros |
| Dean Hardscrabble | Monsters University |
| Dean Portman | The Mighty Ducks |
| Dean Craig Pelton | Community |
| Dean Keaton | The Usual Suspects |
| Dean Solomon | Scrubs |
| Dean McCoppin | The Iron Giant |
| Dean Ziegler | Wedding Crashers |
| Dean Vernon Wormer | Animal House |
| Dean Stanton | Alien |
| Dean Wormer | Animal House |
| Dean Sampson | She's All That |
| Dean Youngblood | Youngblood |