Deanna
Deanna is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Divine, heavenly, or valley.
Origin and history
Deanna is an English name primarily created as a variant of Diana or as a feminine form of Dean. It gained significant popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century. Although its usage has declined in recent years, it remains a classic and recognizable name.
Popularity in the United States
134,477 babies in the United States have been named Deanna since 1880. It ranks #299 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1531.
States where it is most popular
- CA (12.3 %)
- NY (6.3 %)
- TX (5.6 %)
- IL (5.5 %)
- OH (5.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 5 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 30 |
| 1920-1930 | 127 |
| 1930-1940 | 5,840 |
| 1940-1950 | 13,739 |
| 1950-1960 | 11,260 |
| 1960-1970 | 32,269 |
| 1970-1980 | 26,983 |
| 1980-1990 | 18,155 |
| 1990-2000 | 16,220 |
| 2000-2010 | 6,929 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,348 |
| 2020-2029 | 572 |
Famous people named Deanna
- Deanna Durbin: Actress, Singer
- Deanna Russo: Actress
- Deanna Troi: Fictional character
Nicknames
Dee, DeeDee, Anna
Fun facts
- The popularity of Canadian-born actress Deanna Durbin in the late 1930s helped propel the name into widespread use.
- Deanna peaked in popularity in the United States during the 1960s and 1970s.