Girl · 164th of 27,321
Deanna
Meaning, origin and U.S. popularity at a glance
134,657
Total Births
145
Years of Data
1970
Peak Popularity Year
4,344
Peak Births
Generational story
Where Deanna stands across generations
Rankings for U.S. births from 2013 to 2024.
Based on the most recent three-year movement in the national data.
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Meaning, origin & U.S. popularity
Summary
Deanna is a name of Latin origin, meaning 'divine'. It evolved from the name Diana and has historical roots in church leadership. The name is associated with positive traits and has gained notable popularity in the 20th century, with no specific biblical relevance.
Etymology & cultural background Open the full meaning, origin, history, and variants
Etymology & Cultural Background
Pronunciation
/diˈænə/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Deanna is derived from the Latin word 'deus', meaning 'divine'. It is often considered a feminine form of the name Dean, which originally referred to a church official or leader.
Meaning
divine
Language Evolution
Deanna (Modern English), Diana (Latin), Dea (Latin)
Historical Usage
The name Deanna gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in the United States, often associated with the rise of names ending in 'a' for girls.
Variants & Derivatives
Diana, Dee, DeeDee
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Deanna is viewed as a classic and timeless name, often associated with kindness and creativity.
Famous People
Deanna Durbin (singer and actress), Deanna Favre (philanthropist and author)
Trend Analysis
Boy Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
3-Year Trend:
Stable
25-Year Trend:
Relatively Stable
Girl Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
3-Year Trend:
Stable
25-Year Trend:
Relatively Stable
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Key Insights
Popularity Trend
Highly Popular name with 4,344 peak births in 1970
Geographic Spread
Popular across 51 US states, with strongest presence in Kansas
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 12 different American generations with varying popularity
Alternative spellings & similar sounds
Compare 7 names that share a similar pronunciation but use different spellings.
Historical Birth Statistics
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History
Full popularity table across American generations 12 generation and gender records
Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Recorded births |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 4467th of 6773 | 39 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 4970th of 7552 | 34 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 3773rd of 10718 | 120 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 7482nd of 16616 | 68 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 24088th of 24088 | 5 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 3279th of 9107 | 138 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 222nd of 9204 | 15,028 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 202nd of 12526 | 30,564 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 118th of 19264 | 46,386 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 164th of 27321 | 28,785 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 421st of 35406 | 11,653 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1460th of 30306 | 1,832 |