How Many People Are Named Deacon?

11,038

people in the United States are named Deacon

1 in 30,349 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#2599

💎 Rare

Population Percentage

0.0033%

Of US population

Peak Year

2014

734 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English (Modern)
Pronunciation: DEE-kən
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

Either from the occupational surname Deacon or directly from the vocabulary word deacon, which refer to a cleric in the Christian church (ultimately from Greek διακονος (diakonos) meaning "servant").

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
0.0%
Male
100.0%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 10.1 years old

Young (<30) 10,812
98%
Adult (30–60) 226
2%
Senior (>60) 0
0%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1971 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

Texas 965
California 638
Ohio 609
Indiana 462
Tennessee 430
North Carolina 427
Pennsylvania 416
Michigan 369
Illinois 350
Florida 348

💡 Fun Facts About "Deacon"

  • 539 babies were named Deacon in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 2014
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1971
  • Most popular in Texas

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