Deeana
A feminine name derived from the Greek name Diana, meaning "divine" or "heavenly".
Name Census estimates that about 314 living Americans carry the first name Deeana. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Deeana today is around 38 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Deeana births was 1994 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Deeana. 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.
People living today
314
~ 1 in 1,091,574 Americans
Peak year
1994
13 babies that year
Average age
38
years old
2013 SSA rank
#12,286
Tracked since 1959
Popularity
Deeana: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Deeana from the 1950s through to the 2010s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 91 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Deeana 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 Deeana during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Deeanas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Deeana
The name Deeana has its origins in ancient Greek culture, tracing back to the 5th century BCE. It is a feminine form derived from the Greek word "dēaneira," which means "man-conquering" or "subduing men." This name is believed to be an epithet of the goddess Artemis, the virgin huntress who was fiercely independent and unwavering in her dedication to remain unmarried.
In Greek mythology, Deeana (or Deianira) was the name of a princess who married the legendary hero Heracles. According to the tales, she inadvertently caused Heracles' death by accidentally poisoning him with a tainted robe, leading to a tragic end for the couple. This story is recounted in various ancient Greek texts, including the works of Sophocles and Ovid.
The earliest recorded use of the name Deeana can be traced back to ancient Greek inscriptions and papyrus documents from the Hellenistic period, which spanned from the 4th to 1st century BCE. During this time, the name was primarily used by women of Greek descent in the Mediterranean region.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Deeana. One of the earliest was Deeana of Alexandria, a 3rd-century Greek philosopher and mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of geometry. Another was Deeana of Sparta, a 5th-century BCE Spartan princess renowned for her courage and military prowess during the Peloponnesian War.
In the medieval period, Deeana was the name of a 12th-century Byzantine empress who ruled alongside her husband, Manuel I Komnenos. She was known for her diplomatic skills and played a crucial role in maintaining political stability during her husband's reign.
During the Renaissance, Deeana Aragona (1472-1548) was an Italian poet and courtier who gained fame for her literary works and her influence in the cultural circles of Renaissance Italy.
In more recent times, Deeana Durbin (1921-2013) was an acclaimed Canadian-American actress and singer who rose to prominence in the 1930s and 1940s, starring in numerous popular movies and musicals.
While the name Deeana has Greek roots, it has been adopted and used in various cultures and languages throughout history, often with slight variations in spelling or pronunciation. However, its connection to the ancient Greek concept of female strength and independence remains a defining characteristic of this name.
People
Deeana + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Deeana 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
Deeana: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Deeana?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 314 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Deeana 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 1,091,574 US residents.
Is Deeana a common name?
We classify Deeana as "Very Rare". It ranks above 79.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 337 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Deeana most popular?
The single biggest year for Deeana was 1994, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Deeana is about 38 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Deeana a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Deeana 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.
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.