Declining since 2012.
Popularity of Deakin since 2002
Babies named Deakin per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 90 |
| 2010s | 126 |
| 2020s | 11 |
Meaning & origin
Deakin is a modern English surname-turned-first-name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2002. Its popularity peaked modestly in 2011, but has been on a falling trajectory since 2012. In 2025, the name remains very rare and does not rank among the top 1,000 names. It has not been recorded in any top states. The name's appeal lies in its connection to the similar but more established 'Deacon', offering a fresh alternative with a similar sound.
Deakin is a modern given name derived from the English surname Deakin, which originated as an occupational name for a deacon. The surname itself comes from Middle English deken, from Old French diacne, ultimately from Latin diaconus. As a first name, Deakin emerged in the 2000s, likely influenced by surnames-as-first-names trends.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dean, Deak
Variants: Deacon
Sibling names for Deakin
Names that share Deakin's style, for a brother or sister.
