Total births
2,940
Girls' name · since 1937
Deeann
Deeann has 2,940 recorded births since 1937 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1963 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 2,940
- total births
- 1937–2008
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
2,940 girls have been named Deeann since 1937, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Deeann has been recorded 2,940 times among girls since 1937, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1960s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1937 to 2008.
- 2,940 total births
- 1937–2008 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 39% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
2,940 girls have been named Deeann since 1937, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 2008.
- 2,940
- total births
- 1937–2008
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
39% of everyone ever named Deeann was born in this single decade.
1963
Single peak year
133 babies were named Deeann in 1963 - its busiest year on record.
Deeann's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Deeann's SSA record in two at 1970 and the more recent half accounts for 31% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 69%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1997, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1963 peak of 133, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Deeann at a glance
Last recorded 2008Peak year
1963
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1937
Deeann popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1937–2008
- Peak year (1963)
- 133
- Annual births at peak, across 72 years of records
Deeann by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Deeann's strongest decade.
1,141 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 39% of all-time use.
Deeann births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s 57
1930s
57 births
- 1940s 293
1940s
293 births
- 1950s
1950s
526 births
- 1960s
1960s
1,141 births
- 1970s
1970s
564 births
- 1980s 249
1980s
249 births
- 1990s 80
1990s
80 births
- 2000s 30
2000s
30 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 1,141 births (39% of all-time use).
How Deeann compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Deeann's total volume
Deeann vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Deeann by state
Where Deeann concentrates geographically, total births since 1937
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 302 | 10.3% |
| #2 | Minnesota | | 160 | 5.4% |
| #3 | Texas | | 117 | 4.0% |
| #4 | Michigan | | 91 | 3.1% |
| #5 | Iowa | | 69 | 2.3% |
| #6 | Illinois | | 55 | 1.9% |
| #7 | Utah | | 34 | 1.2% |
| #8 | North Dakota | | 33 | 1.1% |
California share of Deeann's total US births 10.3%
Even split
302 of 2,940 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 18 reporting states.
Deeann appears in 18 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Deeann? ▼
Since 1937, Social Security records show 2,940 babies named Deeann. The most recent recorded year was 2008. Its busiest year on record was 1963, with 133 births.
When was Deeann most popular? ▼
Deeann was most popular in the 1960s decade with 1,141 total births. The single peak year was 1963.
Where is Deeann most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Deeann are California (302 births), Minnesota (160 births), Texas (117 births).
How long has the name Deeann been used? ▼
Records for Deeann go back to 1937, giving 72 years of history through 2008.
What names are similar to Deeann? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Dee, Deena, Deedee, Deedra, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Deeann's data
- Deeann's decade-level peak was the 1960s (1,141 total births); usage has since declined to 30 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Deeanns (302 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Deeann
Nearby Names Like Deeann
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Deeann
Dee Girl
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Deena Girl
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Deedee Girl
3,478 births
Deedra Girl
2,165 births
Deeanna Girl
1,948 births
Compare Deeann side by side: Deeann vs Dee Deeann vs Deena Deeann vs Deedee
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1937–2008 (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. "Deeann: Baby Name Since 1937 - 2,940 Births, Peak 1963." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/deeann. 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 Deeann 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 July 2026.