Deakon
Every Deakon since 2001 — 493 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Deakon
Deakon is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,919 in 2025 with 15 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 2001, 493 American babies have been named Deakon. Its peak came in 2013, when 30 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Deakon stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Deakon year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | #5,919 |
| 2024 | 20 | #4,927 |
| 2023 | 15 | #6,001 |
| 2022 | 16 | #5,683 |
| 2021 | 16 | #5,606 |
| 2020 | 18 | #5,078 |
| 2019 | 30 | #3,651 |
| 2018 | 17 | #5,371 |
| 2017 | 18 | #5,147 |
| 2016 | 27 | #3,904 |
| 2015 | 27 | #3,907 |
| 2014 | 21 | #4,575 |
| 2013 | 30 | #3,518 |
| 2012 | 12 | #6,711 |
| 2011 | 20 | #4,697 |
| 2010 | 17 | #5,301 |
| 2009 | 25 | #4,063 |
| 2008 | 26 | #3,956 |
| 2007 | 26 | #3,923 |
| 2006 | 29 | #3,540 |
| 2005 | 14 | #5,642 |
| 2004 | 16 | #5,068 |
| 2003 | 13 | #5,632 |
| 2002 | 11 | #6,183 |
| 2001 | 14 | #5,192 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Deakon in 2025?
Deakon ranked #5,919 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 15 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Deakon?
493 babies have been named Deakon in the United States since 2001, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Deakon most popular?
Deakon peaked in 2013, when 30 newborns received the name.
Is Deakon a boy or girl name?
Deakon is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Deakon rising or falling?
Deakon is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.