Declining since 1993, #2,173 for girls today.
Popularity of Deanna since 1899
Babies named Deanna per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 0 |
| 1910s | 30 |
| 1920s | 127 |
| 1930s | 5,840 |
| 1940s | 13,739 |
| 1950s | 11,260 |
| 1960s | 32,269 |
| 1970s | 26,983 |
| 1980s | 18,155 |
| 1990s | 16,220 |
| 2000s | 6,929 |
| 2010s | 2,348 |
| 2020s | 572 |
Meaning & origin
Deanna first appeared on U.S. records in 1899, but its peak came in 1970 when it ranked #66. Since 1993, its popularity has been falling. In 2025, only about 1 in 18,909 girls receives the name, placing it at rank 2173. The name has been most common in Georgia, Florida, and Pennsylvania. Deanna likely originated as a blend of Dee and Anna, a fashionable formation in the early 20th century, or as a feminine form of the Old English name Dean, meaning 'valley'. Despite its decline, it retains a classic mid-century feel.
Deanna likely arose in the 20th century as a combination of the popular prefix Dee- and the name Anna. It may also be interpreted as a feminine form of Dean, derived from the Old English word 'denu' meaning 'valley'. The name gained modest popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century, particularly in the 1950s and 1960s, and has since declined in use.
Where Deanna 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: Dee, Anna, Deanie
Sibling names for Deanna
Names that share Deanna's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Donna, Linda, Carol, Brenda, Pamela, Ericka, Jeanna, Sheree, Debera, Deeanna, Devona, Devonna, Diona, Lavonda, Lawana, Chrisann, Dawanna, Deadra, Deatrice, Deitra, Demaria, Denean, Dewana, Djuana, Donnia, Dwanna, Ginamarie, Janith, Jeaneen, Jodean, Kariann, Kellene, Shelena, Canda, Dauna, Davonna, Deyanna, Treanna, Sharmain, Anedra, Daveena, Dawnna, Deardra, Decarla, Dejane, Rexanna
Brothers: Donald, Kenneth, Gary, Dennis, Ronald, Damond, Dawayne, Daiel, Daman, Daran, Denard, Denell, Doni, Derron
Names like Deanna
Names whose popularity has moved with Deanna's over the last 50 years.
