Deena
Every Deena since 1910 — 13,671 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Deena
Deena is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,009 in 2025 with 26 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1910, 13,671 American babies have been named Deena. Its peak came in 1970, when 593 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
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 Deena stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Deena year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 26 | #5,009 | — | — |
| 2024 | 23 | #5,493 | — | — |
| 2023 | 29 | #4,673 | — | — |
| 2022 | 37 | #3,988 | — | — |
| 2021 | 25 | #5,126 | — | — |
| 2020 | 35 | #4,033 | — | — |
| 2019 | 34 | #4,188 | — | — |
| 2018 | 41 | #3,697 | — | — |
| 2017 | 39 | #3,865 | — | — |
| 2016 | 41 | #3,726 | — | — |
| 2015 | 51 | #3,225 | — | — |
| 2014 | 46 | #3,447 | — | — |
| 2013 | 55 | #3,015 | — | — |
| 2012 | 48 | #3,380 | — | — |
| 2011 | 50 | #3,279 | — | — |
| 2010 | 62 | #2,817 | — | — |
| 2009 | 41 | #3,814 | — | — |
| 2008 | 50 | #3,337 | — | — |
| 2007 | 68 | #2,689 | — | — |
| 2006 | 55 | #3,062 | — | — |
| 2005 | 58 | #2,839 | — | — |
| 2004 | 44 | #3,406 | — | — |
| 2003 | 57 | #2,743 | — | — |
| 2002 | 71 | #2,292 | — | — |
| 2001 | 64 | #2,442 | — | — |
| 2000 | 73 | #2,178 | — | — |
| 1995 | 109 | #1,468 | — | — |
| 1990 | 125 | #1,300 | — | — |
| 1985 | 159 | #969 | — | — |
| 1980 | 171 | #891 | — | — |
| 1975 | 273 | #592 | — | — |
| 1970 | 593 | #396 | — | — |
| 1965 | 345 | #510 | — | — |
| 1960 | 278 | #595 | — | — |
| 1955 | 219 | #628 | — | — |
| 1950 | 127 | #768 | — | — |
| 1945 | 75 | #869 | — | — |
| 1940 | 26 | #1,527 | — | — |
| 1935 | 8 | #3,218 | — | — |
| 1930 | 12 | #2,580 | — | — |
| 1925 | 7 | #4,112 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — | — | — |
| 1910 | 7 | #1,982 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Deena
- Deena Kastor Athlete · b. 1973
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Deena in 2025?
Deena ranked #5,009 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 26 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Deena?
13,671 babies have been named Deena in the United States since 1910, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Deena most popular?
Deena peaked in 1970, when 593 newborns received the name.
Is Deena a boy or girl name?
Deena is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Deena rising or falling?
Deena is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Deena?
Well-known people named Deena include Deena Kastor (athlete).