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A topographic name derived from the Old English word 'denu', meaning 'valley'. Deane represents a person who is steady, deep-thinking, and possesses a calm, nurturing presence like a lush glen.
Key Stats
| Total births | 992 |
| Gender | Male (2% / 98%) |
| Peak year | 1917 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1916 |
| Most recent | 1956 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | English |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
🏛️ Vintage Heritage✨ Double Letter
Top States
PA — 38%NY — 38%WI — 12%KY — 12%OR — 0%
Notable People
Deane Beman (Professional Golfer and PGA Tour Commissioner) · Deane Jensen (Engineer and founder of Jensen Transformers) · Deane Keller (Portrait Painter and monuments man) · Deane Waldo Malott (President of Cornell University) · Deane Montgomery (Mathematician and Hilbert's fifth problem researcher)
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