Deane Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Deane originates from the Old English word 'denu', which means 'valley'. It has evolved through various forms, including 'deyn' in Middle English, before settling into its modern form. The name is characterized by its ties to nature and has biblical relevance, though it does not have direct biblical associations. It gained popularity in medieval England and is still recognized today.
The name Deane is most popular in Iowa, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Silent Generation generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Deane has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Deane' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1152nd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 957th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1225th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1987th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4924th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 13297th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 11932nd out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2165th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1939th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2575th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4205th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 11496th out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Deane' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Deane"
Pronunciation
/diːn/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Deane is derived from the Old English word 'denu', meaning 'valley'. It was originally used as a surname for people who lived in or near a valley.
Meaning
valley
Language Evolution
Old English: denu, Middle English: deyn, Modern English: Deane
Historical Usage
The name Deane gained popularity as a surname in England during the medieval period and later transitioned into use as a given name. It has maintained a presence in English-speaking countries ever since.
Variants & Derivatives
Dean, Deena
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Deane is seen as a somewhat traditional name that carries connotations of nature and tranquility, often associated with pastoral landscapes.
Famous People
Deane R. C. H. S. Murphy, known for his contributions to literature., Deane K. K. H. McGee, a prominent figure in the field of science.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Deane"
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 of "Deane"
"Deane" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1152nd of 7545 | 600 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 957th of 6773 | 824 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1225th of 7552 | 734 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1987th of 10718 | 351 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 4924th of 16616 | 148 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 13297th of 24088 | 44 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 11932nd of 23106 | 51 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 2165th of 9107 | 285 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1939th of 9204 | 332 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 2575th of 12526 | 366 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 4205th of 19264 | 225 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 11496th of 27321 | 74 |
Regional Popularity of "Deane" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
49.86% 706th/1416 |
91.44% 1261st/1379 |
- |
68.30% 780th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
42.17% 652nd/1546 |
51.16% 796th/1556 |
- |
62.51% 967th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
48.63% 1083rd/2227 |
44.28% 1076th/2430 |
- |
48.18% 1337th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
53.22% 1563rd/2937 |
52.74% 1837th/3483 |
- |
53.07% 2146th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Deane" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
100.00% 2227th/2227 |
100.00% 2430th/2430 |
- |
100.00% 2775th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - |
83.90% 3393rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Deane"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Deane" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.