Dean
Meaning: Valley, church official
Origin: Old English/Latin
Gender: Boy
Rank in Australia: #64
Total births: 9,380
History: Dean peaked in the 1980s in Australia. Dean Jones was one of cricket's most exciting batsmen — his double century in the tied Test at Madras is legendary. The name has an adventurous, dashing Australian character.
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Look at the data
Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2007) | #94 |
| Babies named Dean in 2007 | 112 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 9,380 |
| Peak year | 1971 (362 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #26 |
| Years in records | 1957–2007 (44 years of data) |
Frequently asked about Dean
What does the name Dean mean?
Dean means “Valley, church official” from Old English/Latin roots.
What is the origin of the name Dean?
Dean has Old English/Latin origin. The traditional meaning is “Valley, church official”.
How popular is Dean in Australia?
Dean ranked #94 in Australia in 2007 — given to 112 babies that year.
When was Dean most popular?
Dean peaked in 1971 with 362 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Dean a boy or girl name?
Dean is predominantly a boys' name in Australia — over 90% of Deans in registered births are male.
How long has Dean been recorded in Australia?
Dean appears in birth records in Australia across 44 years — from 1957 through 2007.