Dean
Male name · ★ Classic
72,001
Total Births
1961
Peak Year
#159
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Dean
Dean is a classic male name that has remained popular for over a century in the United States. With approximately 72,001 total births recorded since 1880, it is one of the most enduring American names. It peaked in popularity during the 1960s.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 279 births |
| 1890s | 562 births |
| 1900s | 837 births |
| 1910s | 2,372 births |
| 1920s | 5,347 births |
| 1930s | 6,213 births |
| 1940s | 6,827 births |
| 1950s | 13,981 births |
| 1960s | 16,896 births |
| 1970s | 5,529 births |
| 1980s | 3,133 births |
| 1990s | 3,148 births |
| 2000s | 2,885 births |
| 2010s | 2,721 births |
| 2020s | 1,271 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Dean?
Dean has been given to 72,001 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1961 with 1,964 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #159.
Is Dean a boy or girl name?
Dean is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Dean most popular?
Dean was most popular in 1961, when 1,964 babies were given this name. The name has been consistently popular for over a century.
How old is the name Dean?
Dean first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).