Deane
Deane is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Valley or dweller in a valley.
Origin and history
Deane is a masculine given name derived from an Old English surname meaning valley. Originally used as a topographic surname, it was later adopted as a given name in English-speaking regions. In the United States, it has been moderately used historically but remains relatively uncommon today.
Popularity in the United States
2,758 babies in the United States have been named Deane since 1880. It ranks #2463 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1898.
States where it is most popular
- IA (18.4 %)
- NY (16.8 %)
- IL (15.5 %)
- CA (11.3 %)
- MA (8.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 189 |
| 1920-1930 | 522 |
| 1930-1940 | 482 |
| 1940-1950 | 425 |
| 1950-1960 | 388 |
| 1960-1970 | 310 |
| 1970-1980 | 183 |
| 1980-1990 | 85 |
| 1990-2000 | 93 |
| 2000-2010 | 13 |
| 2010-2019 | 39 |
| 2020-2029 | 29 |
Famous people named Deane
- Deane Beman: Golfer, Sports Executive
Fun facts
- Derived from the Old English word 'dene', which means valley.
- Deane followed the long-standing English tradition of adapting family surnames into given names.