Deeanne
A feminine name derived from "Diana", meaning "divine" or "heavenly".
Name Census estimates that about 328 living Americans carry the first name Deeanne. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Deeanne today is around 59 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Deeanne births was 1966 (27 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Deeanne. 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
328
~ 1 in 1,044,983 Americans
Peak year
1966
27 babies that year
Average age
59
years old
1988 SSA rank
#12,275
Tracked since 1938
Popularity
Deeanne: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Deeanne from the 1930s through to the 1980s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 184 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1960s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Deeanne 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 Deeanne during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Deeannes live
Origin
Meaning and history of Deeanne
The name Deeanne is a variation of the name Dianne, which has its origins in the Latin language. It is derived from the Roman goddess Diana, who was the goddess of the hunt, the moon, and nature. The name Dianne gained popularity during the Middle Ages, particularly in France and England.
In ancient Roman mythology, Diana was one of the most revered deities. She was often depicted as a huntress carrying a bow and arrow, accompanied by a deer or a pack of hounds. The name Diana was associated with strength, independence, and a connection to the natural world.
The earliest recorded use of the name Deeanne can be traced back to the 16th century, when it appeared as a variation of the name Dianne. It is believed that the name was introduced by French settlers who brought it to North America during the colonial era.
One of the earliest known bearers of the name Deeanne was Deeanne de Lauzon, who lived in New France (present-day Canada) during the 17th century. She was the daughter of Jean de Lauzon, a prominent French colonial administrator and Governor of New France from 1651 to 1657.
Another notable figure named Deeanne was Deeanne de Brisay, a French author and novelist who lived in the 18th century. She was known for her works that explored themes of love, passion, and the complexities of human relationships.
In the 19th century, Deeanne Beaumont was a British painter and artist who gained recognition for her landscape paintings and portraits. She was born in 1828 and her works were exhibited at the Royal Academy of Arts in London.
Deeanne Devereux was an American activist and suffragist who fought for women's rights and the right to vote in the early 20th century. She was born in 1868 and played a significant role in the women's suffrage movement in the United States.
More recently, Deeanne Westbrook was an American actress and singer who appeared in several Broadway productions and television shows in the mid-20th century. She was born in 1919 and is remembered for her roles in productions such as "Guys and Dolls" and "The King and I."
People
Deeanne + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Deeanne 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
Deeanne: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Deeanne?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 328 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Deeanne 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 1,044,983 US residents.
Is Deeanne a common name?
We classify Deeanne as "Very Rare". It ranks above 80.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 409 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Deeanne most popular?
The single biggest year for Deeanne was 1966, when 27 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Deeanne is about 59 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Deeanne a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Deeanne 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.