Deane comes from the Old English tradition, meaning Valley.
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How popular is Deane?
1947peak year
At its height in 1947, Deane reached #836 nationally — 69 babies received it that single year. Its strongest stretch was the 1940s — particularly the decade right around the peak. Today, Deane is a rare name in U.S. records with about 6 babies named Deane each year. Deane's usage has held roughly steady recently. In all, around 4,056 babies have been registered as Deane since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
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