Boy nameCurrently #550 in the USSteady
Deacon
//ˈdikən//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20146 lettersStarts with D
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Deacon's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Deacon's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Deacon |
|---|---|
| 1971 | 15 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1973 | 8 |
| 1974 | 12 |
| 1975 | 14 |
| 1976 | 16 |
| 1977 | 10 |
| 1978 | 15 |
| 1979 | 11 |
| 1980 | 10 |
| 1981 | 14 |
| 1982 | 6 |
| 1983 | 8 |
| 1984 | 11 |
| 1985 | 10 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1987 | 7 |
| 1988 | 8 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1991 | 10 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1993 | 11 |
| 1994 | 11 |
| 1995 | 10 |
| 1996 | 15 |
| 1997 | 15 |
| 1998 | 13 |
| 1999 | 46 |
| 2000 | 74 |
| 2001 | 126 |
| 2002 | 142 |
| 2003 | 127 |
| 2004 | 192 |
| 2005 | 240 |
| 2006 | 325 |
| 2007 | 386 |
| 2008 | 380 |
| 2009 | 353 |
| 2010 | 336 |
| 2011 | 358 |
| 2012 | 354 |
| 2013 | 656 |
| 2014 | 734 |
| 2015 | 669 |
| 2016 | 651 |
| 2017 | 581 |
| 2018 | 604 |
| 2019 | 562 |
| 2020 | 555 |
| 2021 | 630 |
| 2022 | 573 |
| 2023 | 555 |
| 2024 | 539 |
Deacon through the decades
- Deacon peaked in 2014, when 734 babies were named Deacon in the US.
- The 2020s were Deacon's strongest decade, averaging 570 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Deacon has risen 44% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Deacon currently ranks #550 in the US and is holding steady.