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Deann

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Pronounced dee-ANN /diːˈæn/High

Meaning: A compound of Dee and Ann, or a variant of Deanna/Diane (tied to the Roman goddess Diana). A tidy mid-century combination name.Medium

In 30 seconds: Deann blends Dee and Ann, or varies Deanna/Diane (said 'dee-ANN').
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningA compound of Dee and Ann, or a variant of Deanna/Diane (tied to the Roman goddess Diana). A tidy mid-century combination name.
U.S. rank (2024)#15818 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1962
Total births (all-time)≈ 10,188

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 196219312024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Deann reads as a blend of Dee and Ann, or a variant of Deanna/Diane (names tied to the goddess Diana). It rose with the mid-century vogue for tidy compound names, crested around 1962, and then slipped away, now a vintage combination name.

Given to several hundred girls a year at its height, Deann now reads as a retro early-1960s name.

Did you know? Deann peaked around 1962 and faded within a couple of decades, one of many Dee-/Ann- blends of the baby boom.
Overall data confidence 65%
References — Deann — Dee+Ann blend; or variant of Deanna/Diane

Variations

DeanneDeannaDeana

Nicknames

DeeAnnie

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If you like Deann…

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Diane— a co-source name
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Deann mean?

Deann is a blend of Dee and Ann, or a variant of Deanna or Diane.

How do you pronounce Deann?

It's said dee-ANN /diːˈæn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Deann a boy or girl name?

Deann is used as a girl's name.

Is Deann making a comeback?

Not notably — it's a baby-boom-era favorite that has been uncommon since, a vintage compound name.

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