Dean is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #166 in 2021 with 2,350 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 2,545 births ranking #142. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 178.8%. In 2021, approximately 1 in every 744 boys born was named Dean. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.