Deacon: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced DEE-kuhn · 2 syllables
* English occupational surname for someone working in the household of a deacon. * Also as an English surname, variant of Dicken. * As an Irish surname, from O Deocain, "descendant of Deocan."
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- DEE-kuhn
- US rank (2025)
- #561
- US babies a year
- about 566 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2010
How popular is Deacon?
Deacon was the #561 name in the US in 2025, given to 529 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2010.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #561 |
| England & Wales | #707 |
| Scotland | #892 |
| Northern Ireland | #392 |
| Canada | #557 |
How old are people named Deacon?
Half of US adults named Deacon are older than 21; most are between 18 and 45. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Names like Deacon
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Questions about Deacon
How do you pronounce Deacon?
Deacon is pronounced DEE-kuhn.
How popular is the name Deacon?
Deacon was the #561 name in the US in 2025, given to 529 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2010.
How old are people named Deacon?
Half of US adults named Deacon are older than 21. Most are between 18 and 45.