Deanne
Primarily a girl's name with 14,851 recorded births. Also given to 5 boys.
Meaning & Origin
Deanne is a one-syllable girl's name with a open, approachable sound — ending on a vowel softens the overall impression. Backed by 14,851 recorded U.S. births since 1919, it has a genuine footprint in American naming history.
Deanne is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Deanne is a girl's and boy's baby name of Old English origin, a variant of Deanna or Diane, likely derived from the Latin Diana, the Roman goddess of the hunt and the moon, whose name may mean 'divine, heavenly.'
Deanne was most popular in the 1950s and 60s, part of the Diane/Deanna/Deanne family of names that all share a luminous, goddess-derived heritage. The double-n spelling gave parents a way to make the name feel more distinctive.
EtymologyShow more
Deanne's linguistic roots are not definitively traced to a single tradition. For names recorded as far back as 1919, the lack of a clear origin label often means the name predates modern naming databases or belongs to a tradition not yet well-cataloged in English-language references.
What the data does show: Deanne has 14,851 recorded U.S. births as a girl's name, with its open, approachable ending ending on a vowel softens the overall impression.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Deanne has 96+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1919.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 6 | #13911 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 62 | #13350 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 169 | #7739 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 536 | #2691 | ▼ |
| 1980s | 1,321 | #1151 | ▼ |
| 1970s | 2,930 | #642 | ▼ |
| 1960s | 5,474 | #405 | ▲ |
| 1950s | 2,076 | #659 | ▲ |
| 1940s | 1,505 | #631 | ▲ |
| 1930s | 724 | #1846 | ▲ |
| 1920s | 42 | #4108 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 6 | #4375 | — |
The Story of Deanne
A Baby Boomer name
Peaking in 1962, Deanne is a timeless Baby Boomer name. Girls named Deanne are most likely born between 1952 and 1972.
How rare is Deanne?
Deanne has 14,851 recorded births in the U.S. — a well-established name with deep roots.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1919, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 1960s with 5,474 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Deanne by the numbers
- Would fill 309 school buses
- Meeting one Deanne per day would take 40.7 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(96 years, 1919–2021)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 6 | #13911 |
| 2019 | 7 | #12770 |
| 2018 | 6 | #14238 |
| 2017 | 6 | #14576 |
| 2016 | 5 | #16901 |
| 2013 | 5 | #17215 |
| 2012 | 15 | #7922 |
| 2011 | 10 | #10592 |
| 2010 | 8 | #12583 |
| 2009 | 11 | #10152 |
| 2008 | 11 | #10257 |
| 2007 | 10 | #11046 |
| 2006 | 14 | #8359 |
| 2005 | 12 | #9044 |
| 2004 | 14 | #7945 |
| 2003 | 21 | #5642 |
| 2002 | 17 | #6465 |
| 2001 | 25 | #4725 |
| 2000 | 34 | #3751 |
| 1999 | 25 | #4480 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Deanne as a Boy's Name
While overwhelmingly a girl's name, Deanne has also been given to 5 boys in the U.S. since 1970.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1919–2021