Deana
Deana is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Valley, or church official.
Origin and history
Deana is an English name derived from the masculine name Dean, which comes from an Old English surname meaning 'valley'. It reached its peak popularity in the United States during the mid-to-late 20th century. Today, it remains a traditional, easily recognized feminine name although it is rarely given to newborns.
Popularity in the United States
23,462 babies in the United States have been named Deana since 1880. It ranks #951 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2018.
States where it is most popular
- CA (12.7 %)
- TX (9 %)
- NY (6.3 %)
- IL (6 %)
- OH (5.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 5 |
| 1910-1920 | 68 |
| 1920-1930 | 145 |
| 1930-1940 | 279 |
| 1940-1950 | 859 |
| 1950-1960 | 2,407 |
| 1960-1970 | 6,792 |
| 1970-1980 | 7,074 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,775 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,665 |
| 2000-2010 | 986 |
| 2010-2019 | 324 |
| 2020-2029 | 83 |
Famous people named Deana
- Deana Carter: Singer, Songwriter
- Deana Martin: Singer, Author
Nicknames
Dee
Fun facts
- Deana has been given to more than 23,000 girls in the United States since 1880, peaking in usage around the 1960s and 1970s.
- It developed as a feminine elaboration of Dean, an Old English surname originally referring to someone living in a valley.