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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: DEE-ann //diːˈæn//
Origin: English; Hebrew
Meaning: English: 'valley'; Hebrew: 'God is my judge'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Deann is derived from the name Deanna, which has its roots in the Latin name "Diana," meaning "divine" or "heavenly." The name Diana was popularized in ancient Roman culture, where it was associated with the goddess of the moon and hunting. The transition from Diana to Deanna occurred through the influence of Old French and Middle English, where the suffix "-anna" became a common feminine ending, leading to variations such as Deanna.
The name entered the English language during the medieval period, particularly gaining traction in the 20th century as a feminine given name. Historically, the name Diana has been associated with various significant figures and texts.
In Roman mythology, Diana was revered as a protector of women and children, and her worship was widespread throughout the Roman Empire. The name also appears in early Christian texts, where it was sometimes used to symbolize purity and virtue.
The adaptation of Diana into Deanna reflects a broader trend in the English-speaking world to create more modern-sounding names while retaining classical roots. The name gained further recognition through literary works and popular culture, particularly in the 20th century.
Culturally, Deann and its variants have been embraced in various contexts, often symbolizing grace and femininity. The name has been used in literature and film, contributing to its resonance in popular culture.
Additionally, diminutive forms such as Dee or Dea have emerged, providing affectionate alternatives while maintaining the essence of the original name. The enduring appeal of Deann can be attributed to its classical origins and the positive associations linked to its historical and mythological roots.
Famous people named Deann
In this section, you will find notable people named Deann. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Deann who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Deann who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Deann Baker is a singer best known for her work with the band The Deans and her solo album 'The Journey'.
Deann Heline is a television producer best known for her work on 'The Mindy Project', 'The New Normal', and 'The Good Place'.
Deann M. is a musician best known for her contributions to the indie music scene and her album 'Echoes'.
Deann K. is a visual artist best known for her installations and exhibitions in contemporary art galleries.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Deann was first seen in the United States in 1931.
Deann has ranked as high as #739 nationally, which occurred in 1962, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Utah, Illinois, and Minnesota.
In the past 5 years the name Deann has been trending about the same compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Deann is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Deann was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Deann (2002)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Deann.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2009 | 9 |
| 2008 | 13 |
| 2007 | 14 |
| 2006 | 9 |
| 2005 | 13 |
| 2004 | 12 |
| 2003 | 13 |
| 2002 | 18 |
| 2001 | 19 |
| 2000 | 20 |
| 1999 | 23 |
| 1998 | 28 |
| 1997 | 25 |
| 1996 | 27 |
| 1995 | 16 |
| 1994 | 37 |
| 1993 | 29 |
| 1992 | 40 |
| 1991 | 43 |
| 1990 | 60 |
| 1989 | 54 |
| 1988 | 66 |
| 1987 | 70 |
| 1986 | 61 |
| 1985 | 86 |
| 1984 | 83 |
| 1983 | 95 |
| 1982 | 106 |
| 1981 | 125 |
| 1980 | 142 |
| 1979 | 126 |
| 1978 | 135 |
| 1977 | 152 |
| 1976 | 184 |
| 1975 | 169 |
| 1974 | 216 |
| 1973 | 221 |
| 1972 | 292 |
| 1971 | 358 |
| 1970 | 407 |
| 1969 | 437 |
| 1968 | 388 |
| 1967 | 414 |
| 1966 | 401 |
| 1965 | 425 |
| 1964 | 404 |
| 1963 | 388 |
| 1962 | 438 |
| 1961 | 378 |
| 1960 | 301 |
| 1959 | 276 |
| 1958 | 221 |
| 1957 | 212 |
| 1956 | 174 |
| 1955 | 151 |
| 1954 | 167 |
| 1953 | 120 |
| 1952 | 102 |
| 1951 | 104 |
| 1950 | 82 |
| 1949 | 72 |
| 1948 | 73 |
| 1947 | 65 |
| 1946 | 68 |
| 1945 | 52 |
| 1944 | 64 |
| 1943 | 62 |
| 1942 | 78 |
| 1941 | 63 |
| 1940 | 63 |
| 1939 | 75 |
| 1938 | 98 |
| 1937 | 65 |
| 1936 | 13 |
| 1935 | 8 |
| 1934 | 5 |
| 1933 | 9 |
| 1932 | 5 |
| 1931 | 6 |