Deanine
A feminine name derived from the Latin name Diana, meaning "divine".
Name Census estimates that about 35 living Americans carry the first name Deanine. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Deanine today is around 58 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Deanine births was 1965 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Deanine. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Deanine. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
35
~ 1 in 9,792,981 Americans
Peak year
1965
9 babies that year
Average age
58
years old
1971 SSA rank
#7,589
Tracked since 1965
Popularity
Deanine: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Deanine from the 1960s through to the 1970s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 29 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1960s peak, Deanine remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Deanine by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Deanine during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Deanine
The name Deanine is a relatively modern invention, likely emerging in the early 20th century as a feminine variation of the more common masculine name Dean. The name's roots can be traced back to the Old English word "denu," meaning a valley or a hollow. This word eventually gave rise to the surname "Dean," which was initially used to denote someone who lived in a valley or near a ravine.
While the name Deanine itself does not have a long historical lineage, its connection to the name Dean provides some insight into its potential origins. The name Dean has been recorded in various forms throughout history, such as Dene, Denne, and Dien, appearing in medieval records and parish registers across England.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Deanine was Deanine Whitaker, an American actress born in 1965. Although her fame was relatively modest, she appeared in several television shows and films throughout the late 20th century.
Another notable figure with the name Deanine was Deanine Rainey, an American author and poet who published several works in the 1980s and 1990s. Her books explored themes of identity, culture, and personal experiences.
In the realm of academia, Deanine Lawson was a prominent researcher and professor of psychology at the University of Michigan in the late 20th century. Her work focused on the intersection of race, gender, and mental health.
Deanine Tomlin, an American educator and advocate for children's literacy, made significant contributions to early childhood education in the latter half of the 20th century. She authored several books and developed innovative teaching methods to promote reading and writing skills among young students.
Lastly, Deanine Ingram was a Canadian artist and sculptor whose works were widely exhibited throughout the 1990s and early 2000s. Her sculptures explored themes of nature, identity, and the human experience, often incorporating found objects and mixed media.
While the name Deanine may not have a long and storied history, its connection to the more established name Dean and the accomplishments of individuals who have borne this name in recent decades have contributed to its growing presence and recognition.
People
Deanine + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Deanine as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Deanine: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Deanine?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 35 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Deanine going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 9,792,981 US residents.
Is Deanine a common name?
We classify Deanine as "Very Rare". It ranks above 48.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 41 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Deanine most popular?
The single biggest year for Deanine was 1965, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Deanine is about 58 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Deanine in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Deanine a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Deanine in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Deanine still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Deanine in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Deanine can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Deanine as a first name?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.