Deacon is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #659 in 2021 with 55 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2014 with 115 births ranking #364. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 816.7%. In 2021, approximately 1 in every 5,363 boys born was named Deacon. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.