Boy · #5,228 in 2026

Deakon

Name: Popularity of the name Deakon in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Deakon, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#5,228

Peak Rank

#3,497 (2013)

Total Babies

514

5-Yr Trend

-12%

2001

First Year

2026

Last Year

2013

Peak Year

#3497

Peak Rank

514

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Deakon

Deakon first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2001, with 14 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2013, when 30 Deakons were born — ranking #3,497 that year. As of 2026, Deakon ranks #5,228 for baby boys with 18 births, gradually falling (-12%). In total, more than 514 Deakons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Deakon

Phonetically similar names — useful when Deakon is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Deacon
Decon
Deakin
Dicken
Deegan
Deccan
Ducken
Degan
Dickon
Dokken
Docken
Daken

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Deakon

What does the name Deakon mean?

Deakon is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2001. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Deakon in 2026?

In 2026, Deakon ranks #5,228 among boys' names in the U.S., with 18 babies given the name that year.

When was Deakon most popular?

Deakon reached its peak popularity in 2013, ranking #3,497 that year with 30 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Deakon most popular?

Deakon has historically been most popular in Ohio, Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Deakon.

Is Deakon a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Deakon is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Deakon?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Deakon include Kendrik, Oisin, Jordany. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Deakon

Deakon is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2001 and has accumulated 514 births in the dataset. Deakon's peak popularity came in 2013 when it ranked #3,497. Use the chart and map above to compare Deakon's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.