Dean is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #164 in 2022 with 2,263 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 2,545 births ranking #142. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 168.4%. In 2022, approximately 1 in every 771 boys born was named Dean. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.