Deanne
Deanne is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
Divine, heavenly, or leader (dean).
Origin and history
Deanne is a feminine given name, often derived as a variant of Diane or derived from the Old French 'doyenne' meaning leader or dean. It gained popularity in the mid-to-late 20th century in the United States. Today, it is an uncommon classic name given to a small number of baby girls each year.
Popularity in the United States
14,851 babies in the United States have been named Deanne since 1880. It ranks #1283 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2095.
States where it is most popular
- CA (17.4 %)
- IL (8.9 %)
- NY (6.6 %)
- MI (6.5 %)
- PA (5.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 6 |
| 1920-1930 | 42 |
| 1930-1940 | 724 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,505 |
| 1950-1960 | 2,076 |
| 1960-1970 | 5,475 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,929 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,321 |
| 1990-2000 | 536 |
| 2000-2010 | 169 |
| 2010-2019 | 62 |
| 2020-2029 | 6 |
Famous people named Deanne
- Deanne Bray: Actress
Nicknames
Dee, Deanie
Fun facts
- Deanne experienced its highest popularity in the United States during the 1960s and 1970s.
- It functions as both an elaborated form of Dee and an alternative spelling of Deane or Diane.