Dean is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #12057 in 2016 with 8 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2021 with 9 births ranking #10477. In 2016, approximately 1 in every 221,436 girls born was named Dean. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Dean is a simple, steady boys' name with more than one older source line, including valley-based surname roots and the church title dean. Its modern style is clean, masculine, and understated.
The name has been used as both surname and first name for many years, giving it a settled, familiar quality. It feels classic without being especially formal.