Boy · #10,743 in 2026

Dein

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

Dein is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Dick Dein (1889–1969), Australian politician David Dein, former vice-chairman of Arsenal Football Club and the Football Association Gavin Dein, the founder and CEO of Reward (company), a loyalty programme management company

Current Rank

#10,743

Peak Rank

#10,743 (2016)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1958

First Year

2016

Last Year

2016

Peak Year

#10743

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Dein

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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The Story of Dein

Dein first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1958, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2016, when 6 Deins were born — ranking #10,743 that year. As of 2026, Dein ranks #10,743 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 11 Deins have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Dein

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

Dean
Deen
Dien
Dene
Deane
Deine
Diene
Dawn
Den
Dan
Dine
Din

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dein

What does the name Dein mean?

How popular is Dein in 2026?

In 2026, Dein ranks #10,743 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Dein most popular?

Dein reached its peak popularity in 2016, ranking #10,743 that year with 6 babies given the name.

Is Dein a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Dein?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Dein include Adeline, Jakiel, Dairo. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Dein

Dein is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1958 and has accumulated 11 births in the dataset. Dein's peak popularity came in 2016 when it ranked #10,743. Use the chart and map above to compare Dein'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.