Deanna Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
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.
The name Deanna is most popular in Kansas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the West 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, Deanna has been stalled for female in MidWest, falling for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Deanna' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4467th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4970th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3773rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 7482nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 24088th out of 24088 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3279th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 222nd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 202nd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 118th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 164th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 421st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1460th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Deanna' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Deanna"
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)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Deanna"
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 "Deanna"
"Deanna" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Regional Popularity of "Deanna" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - |
57.34% 2319th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Deanna" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
10.09% 156th/1546 |
14.40% 224th/1556 |
13.60% 320th/2353 |
8.99% 139th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
7.23% 161st/2227 |
12.06% 293rd/2430 |
9.01% 257th/2853 |
5.51% 153rd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
3.54% 104th/2937 |
4.05% 141st/3483 |
3.72% 131st/3518 |
2.37% 96th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
4.48% 165th/3685 |
2.86% 128th/4475 |
3.41% 177th/5194 |
3.02% 191st/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
9.97% 457th/4582 |
5.62% 290th/5164 |
5.88% 430th/7313 |
7.12% 531st/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
35.37% 1409th/3984 |
27.61% 1239th/4487 |
22.10% 1508th/6822 |
26.78% 1681st/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Deanna"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Deanna" 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.