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Dean
BoyMeaning of Dean: English: 'valley'
Dean is a boy's name most strongly associated with English naming. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, and it is a timeless pick that has stayed popular for over a century — 130th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025 and 651st in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#130
2,882 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#651
57 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
195,844
First recorded 1880 · peak 1961
Trend
stable
Style: classic
Popularity over time
Gender split
99% boys · 1% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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