Dean is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #125 in 2025 with 2,876 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 2,876 births ranking #125. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 241.2%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 594 boys born was named Dean. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.