Declining since 1985.
Popularity of Deann since 1931
Babies named Deann per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1962, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Deann's real moment was 1969.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 284 |
| 1940s | 660 |
| 1950s | 1,609 |
| 1960s | 3,974 |
| 1970s | 2,260 |
| 1980s | 888 |
| 1990s | 328 |
| 2000s | 142 |
| 2010s | 35 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Deann is a feminine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1931, born from the mid-20th century fashion for prefix creations like Debra and Deanna. It reached its highest popularity in 1969, but usage has been in steady decline since 1985. The name never cracked the top 1000 nationally, and shows no strong state-level preferences. It remains a rare but recognizable example of the inventive naming trends of its era.
Deann is a modern English coinage formed by blending the prefix De- (often used to create feminine names in the mid-20th century, as in Debra or Deanna) with the name Ann, from Hebrew Hannah meaning 'grace'. It emerged in the early 1930s as part of a trend of prefixed names and saw peak usage in the 1960s.
Where Deann 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, Annie, Dee
Sibling names for Deann
Names that share Deann's style, for a brother or sister.
