Deacon is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #1035 in 2025 with 29 recorded births. This places Deacon in the top 17% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2014 with 115 births ranking #364. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 383.3%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 9,377 boys born was named Deacon. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.