Find out how popular the first name Deeann has been for the last 35 years (from 1974 to 2008) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Deeann by gender

Based on the last 35 years of data, Deeann is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2008, there were 6 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Deeann.

The history of the first name Deeann

The name Deeann is a relatively modern feminine given name that appears to have emerged in the English-speaking world, particularly in the United States, in the late 19th or early 20th century. Its origins and exact etymology are unclear, but it is likely a combination or variation of the more traditional names Diane or Diana and Ann or Anna.

Diane and Diana both have roots dating back to ancient Roman mythology, where Diana was the goddess of the hunt, the moon, and nature. The name Diana is believed to have derived from the ancient Roman name Diviana, which is thought to have originated from the root word "div" meaning "divine" or "heavenly." Ann and Anna, on the other hand, are Hebrew names meaning "grace" or "favor."

While there are no definitive historical references or ancient texts mentioning the name Deeann specifically, its component names have been recorded throughout history. For instance, the name Diana appears in various Roman literary works, such as Ovid's Metamorphoses and Virgil's Aeneid.

The earliest recorded examples of the name Deeann appear to be from the early 20th century, but it did not gain widespread popularity until the mid-to-late 20th century. Some notable individuals who have borne the name Deeann throughout history include Deeann Bray, an American professional wrestler born in 1972; Deeann Mullen, an American poet and educator born in 1951; and Deeann Fitzpatrick, a Canadian artist and photographer born in 1958.

Other notable individuals with the name Deeann include Deeann Gist, an American author of Christian fiction born in 1964, and Deeann Bray, an American professional wrestler born in 1972. While not widely used historically, the name Deeann has gained popularity in more recent times, particularly in the United States, where it is often considered a unique and attractive combination of traditional names.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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