Deena
Deena is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Judged, vindicated, or justice.
Origin and history
Deena is a variant spelling of Dinah, a biblical Hebrew name meaning judged or vindicated. It gained moderate popularity in the mid-to-late 20th century in the United States. While less common today, it remains a recognizable classical option with modern appeal.
Popularity in the United States
13,666 babies in the United States have been named Deena since 1880. It ranks #1358 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1926.
States where it is most popular
- CA (17 %)
- NY (12.9 %)
- TX (7.6 %)
- IL (6.8 %)
- OH (5.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 19 |
| 1920-1930 | 45 |
| 1930-1940 | 132 |
| 1940-1950 | 723 |
| 1950-1960 | 2,071 |
| 1960-1970 | 3,778 |
| 1970-1980 | 3,104 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,615 |
| 1990-2000 | 956 |
| 2000-2010 | 581 |
| 2010-2019 | 467 |
| 2020-2029 | 175 |
Famous people named Deena
- Deena Kastor: Athlete, Olympic Medalist
- Deena Cortese: Television Personality
Nicknames
Dee
Fun facts
- Deena is an alternative spelling of Dinah, an ancient Hebrew name found in the Old Testament.
- The name saw its highest usage in the United States during the 1960s and 1970s.