Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Dean.
National Rank (2025)
#125
All-Time Peak Rank
#78 (1967)
Total U.S. Births
192,930
Unisex Distribution98.5% Boy / 1.5% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Dean Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 The Story Behind Dean
According to SSA data, Dean achieved its highest historical rank of #78 in 1967. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1961 with 4,933 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 47.5%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Dean scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+47.5% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record4,933Births in 1961
Years in Top 100
14yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:132
1890s:247
1900s:381
1910s:3,812
1920s:11,155
1930s:13,629
1940s:16,356
1950s:34,584
1960s:42,527
1970s:13,898
1980s:8,059
1990s:8,122
2000s:8,035
2010s:17,497
2020s:14,496
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesDean
Letter Count4 Letters
Spelling ComplexityEasy
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 1.4% of SSA names. Starts with D, a letter used by only 6.6% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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