Deacon
Boy name · American · English · Greek
Meaningservant, messenger · Greek
- US rank
- #561
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #420 in 2014
529 babies were named Deacon in the US in 2025. It has dropped 45 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1971–2025
Most popular states (2025)
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Deacon you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 3,229 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Deacon, 529 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Deacon would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDeacon first shows up in US birth records in 1971, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 54 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2014, when it reached #420.
- Then vs nowDeacon is 8.2× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 26,525 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 3,229.
- TrendDeacon has slipped 45 places over the last five years and now sits at #561. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedDeacon is most popular in West Virginia, where it ranks #151, followed by Mississippi (#259) and Nebraska (#293). It's in the top 1,000 in 33 states.
- MeaningIn Greek, Deacon means “servant, messenger”. Our records link it to American, English and Greek roots.
About the name Deacon
Deacon is a boy name of American, English and Greek origin meaning “servant, messenger”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-con”. US birth records list Deacon for boys from 1971 to 2025, in 55 of those 55 years. Its best year was 2014, when it ranked #420 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #561, with 529 babies.
Origin:American namesEnglish namesGreek names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 7.3 | 136,986 boys |
| 1980s | 4.7 | 210,970 boys |
| 1990s | 7.4 | 135,870 boys |
| 2000s | 117 | 8,581 boys |
| 2010s | 293 | 3,411 boys |
| 2020s | 326 | 3,064 boys |
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Questions about the name Deacon
What does the name Deacon mean?
Deacon means “servant, messenger” in Greek.
What is the origin of the name Deacon?
Deacon has American, English, Greek roots in our records. Other American names include Henry, Maverick, Kai.
Is Deacon a boy or girl name?
Deacon is a boy name.
How popular is the name Deacon?
Deacon ranked #561 for US boys in 2025, given to 529 babies. Its best year was 2014 (#420).