Deacon

Deacon is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 539 boys in the United States.

Deacon at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Deacon

Deacon belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Deacon first appears in Social Security records in 1971. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #420 in 2014, and in 2024 539 babies received the name — 11,038 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Deacon in US records

First recorded (US)
1971
Best US rank
#420 in 2014
Peak year
2014
Babies named Deacon in 2024
539
Total since 1880
11,038

Deacon in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#362 in 2008
Babies named Deacon in 2025
29
Total since 1996
1,771

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Deacon mean?

The meaning of Deacon is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Deacon a boy or girl name?

Deacon is a boy name. In 2024, 539 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Deacon?

Deacon comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Deacon?

Deacon first appears in US records in 1971. Its best-ever ranking was #420 in 2014, and 539 babies were given the name in 2024.

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This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].