Total births
493
Boys' name · since 2001
Deakon
Deakon has 493 recorded births since 2001 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2013 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #5007
- among boys today
- 493
- born since 2001
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 65%
- more common than other boys
493 babies have been named Deakon since 2001, making it today's #5007 boys' name.
Social Security Administration records show Deakon recorded 493 times among boys since 2001, holding rank #5007 nationally today, ahead of 65% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2001 to 2025.
- #5007 among boys today
- 493 born since 2001
- 2010s peak decade
- 65% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Deakon is currently the #5007 boys' name in America, more common than 65% of boys - 493 born since 2001, peaking in the 2010s.
- #5007
- among boys today
- 493
- born since 2001
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 65%
- more common than other boys
Deakon vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5007
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 65% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
44% of everyone ever named Deakon was born in this single decade.
2013
Single peak year
30 babies were named Deakon in 2013 - its busiest year on record.
How Deakon compares
493 Top 44% higher than 56% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Deakon's all-time total is 34% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Deakon | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 493 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 30 | 23 | 22,252 |
Deakon's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Deakon splits its recorded history at 2013: 55% of all births land in the more recent half, 45% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 2002 (11 births) -- compare that against the 2013 peak of 30 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Deakon at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2013
Current rank
#5,007
Active since
2001
Deakon popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2001–2025
- Peak year (2013)
- 30
- Annual births at peak, across 25 years of records
Deakon by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Deakon's strongest decade.
219 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 44% of all-time use.
Deakon births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s
2000s
174 births
- 2010s
2010s
219 births
- 2020s
2020s
100 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 219 births (44% of all-time use).
Deakon by state
Where Deakon concentrates geographically, total births since 2001
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Deakon? ▼
Deakon has been given to 493 babies in the U.S. since 2001, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #5007 as of the latest data. 30 babies were born in 2013, its single highest year.
When was Deakon most popular? ▼
Deakon was most popular in the 2010s decade with 219 total births. The single peak year was 2013.
Where is Deakon most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Deakon are Ohio (6 births), Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Deakon been used? ▼
Records for Deakon go back to 2001, giving 25 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Deakon? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Dean, Deandre, Deangelo, Deacon, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Deakon's data
- Deakon's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (219 total births) through the 2020s (100) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Ohio records the most Deakons (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Ohio names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Deakon
Nearby Names Like Deakon
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Deakon
Dean Boy
#142 192,930 births
Deandre Boy
#1051 29,495 births
Deangelo Boy
#1744 12,279 births
Deacon Boy
#553 11,570 births
Deanthony Boy
#3636 3,359 births
Compare Deakon side by side: Deakon vs Dean Deakon vs Deandre Deakon vs Deangelo
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Deakon
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 2001–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Deakon: #5007 Boys' Name - 493 Births, Peak 2013." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/deakon. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Deakon draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.