Deacon
Deacon is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Servant or messenger.
Origin and history
Deacon is an English name derived from an occupational or title-based word meaning 'servant' or 'messenger'. Historically used as an occupational surname for an official in the Christian church, it gained usage as a given name in the United States in the late 20th century. Today, it stands as a trendy, contemporary choice for boys.
Popularity in the United States
11,570 babies in the United States have been named Deacon since 1880. It ranks #1098 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #516.
States where it is most popular
- TX (9.8 %)
- CA (6.4 %)
- OH (6.3 %)
- IN (4.7 %)
- TN (4.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 107 |
| 1980-1990 | 87 |
| 1990-2000 | 142 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,345 |
| 2010-2019 | 5,506 |
| 2020-2029 | 3,383 |
Famous people named Deacon
- Deacon White: Baseball Player
- Deacon Jones: Football Player
Fun facts
- The word traces back to the Ancient Greek term 'diakonos', which originally denoted a minister or helper.
- While historically rare as a given name, Deacon grew significantly in U.S. popularity during the early 2000s.