Dean
5 countries#125 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Dean was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
195,844 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #125 · peaked in 1961 with 4,967 births
Most common in: California, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
9,879 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #437 · peaked in 1996 with 921 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
5,162 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #592 · peaked in 1996 with 719 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
4,158 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #495 · peaked in 1994 with 264 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
983 births recorded 1955–2022 · currently #1050 · peaked in 2021 with 63 births
Most common in: Nord, Pas-de-Calais, Rhône, Hauts-de-Seine, Paris
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
559 births recorded 1997–2025 · currently #344 · peaked in 1997 with 77 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Dean’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #384 | — |
| 2007 | #351 | ↑33 |
| 2008 | #343 | ↑8 |
| 2009 | #304 | ↑39 |
| 2010 | #286 | ↑18 |
| 2011 | #284 | ↑2 |
| 2012 | #260 | ↑24 |
| 2013 | #240 | ↑20 |
| 2014 | #221 | ↑19 |
| 2015 | #204 | ↑17 |
| 2016 | #205 | ↓1 |
| 2017 | #187 | ↑18 |
| 2018 | #172 | ↑15 |
| 2019 | #174 | ↓2 |
| 2020 | #176 | ↓2 |
| 2021 | #166 | ↑10 |
| 2022 | #164 | ↑2 |
| 2023 | #159 | ↑5 |
| 2024 | #142 | ↑17 |
| 2025 | #125 | ↑17 |
Frequently asked questions about Dean
Is Dean a popular name?
Yes — Dean currently ranks #125 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Dean more common for boys or girls?
Dean is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Dean most popular?
Dean peaked in 1961 in United States, with 4,967 recorded births that year.
Is Dean rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Dean’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #482 in 1880 to #125 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Dean?
At least 206,706 babies have been recorded with the name Dean across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Dean popular in more than one country?
Yes — Dean appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, France, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Dean?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Dean include Giovanni, Carson, George, Landon.
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