Declining since 1985, #7,885 for girls today.
Popularity of Deana since 1905
Babies named Deana per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 68 |
| 1920s | 145 |
| 1930s | 279 |
| 1940s | 859 |
| 1950s | 2,407 |
| 1960s | 6,792 |
| 1970s | 7,074 |
| 1980s | 2,775 |
| 1990s | 1,665 |
| 2000s | 986 |
| 2010s | 324 |
| 2020s | 83 |
Meaning & origin
Deana emerged in the early 20th century as a respelling of Diana, a name with ancient roots in Roman mythology. First recorded in 1905, the name saw its peak popularity in 1970, reflecting a broader trend for Diana variants in the mid-20th century. Since 1985, its usage has steadily declined, consistent with the fading of many similar names from that era. Despite its downturn, Deana maintains a classic feel, with a unique spelling that distinguishes it from the more common Deanna and Diana.
Deana is a 20th-century spelling variant of Diana, derived from the Latin name of the Roman goddess of the hunt and moon. It emerged as part of a fashion for feminine names ending in -ana, like Deanna and Liana. The name saw steady use in the United States from the early 1900s, with a peak in the 1970s.
Where Deana is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dea, Dee, Ana
Sibling names for Deana
Names that share Deana's style, for a brother or sister.
