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Deanna
GirlEnglish, Latin· “variant of Diana”
- Meaning
- variant of Diana
- Origin
- English, Latin
- Pronunciation
- dee-AN-uh
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #2,175
- US babies 2025
- 85
- Best rank
- #88 (1969)
- Peak year
- 1970
Meaning and origin of Deanna
Deanna is an English and Latin name that is usually said to mean “variant of Diana”.
Deanna is usually explained as a variant of Diana, the name of the Roman goddess of the moon and the hunt, whose name is linked to an old root meaning divine or heavenly. It can also be read as a combination of Dean and Anna. The name became popular in the United States through Deanna Durbin, a singing film star of the nineteen-thirties and forties, who was born Edna Mae but adopted the stage name. Deanna feels friendly and mid-century, with an easy, lilting rhythm. Dee and Anna are natural nicknames, and Deana and Dianna are related spellings.
Other spellings with the same sound: Deana.
Popularity over time
Deanna first appears in US Social Security records in 1899. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 78 different years, starting in 1936. Its best national rank was #88 in 1969, and the most babies received it in 1970, when 4,331 were named Deanna. In 2025, 85 babies were named Deanna, and it ranked #2,175 nationally. That is 60% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #5,153 in 1920, #253 in 1950, #149 in 1980, #303 in 2000, #712 in 2010, and #2,175 in 2025. Of the 134,477 US girls named Deanna since records began, 24% were born in the 1960s, its biggest decade. The 1970s come next, with 26,983 babies. Since 2010, 2,920 more have been named Deanna.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Melinda, Jodi, Tamara, Traci, and Yolanda.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Deanna ranked highest in Georgia, Florida, and Pennsylvania.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | #1106 | 8 |
| Florida | #1351 | 10 |
| Pennsylvania | #1445 | 5 |
| California | #3215 | 5 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Deanna is usually pronounced dee-AN-uh, with three syllables. It has six letters, starts with D and ends in “-na”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Deana.
Middle names for Deanna
A few middle names that flow with Deanna: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Deanna
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Deanna mean?
Deanna is an English and Latin name that is usually said to mean “variant of Diana”.
What is the origin of the name Deanna?
Deanna has English and Latin roots. Deanna is usually explained as a variant of Diana, the name of the Roman goddess of the moon and the hunt, whose name is linked to an old root meaning divine or heavenly.
Is Deanna a popular name?
Not especially. Deanna ranked #2,175 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Deanna a boy or girl name?
Deanna is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Deanna?
Deanna is usually pronounced dee-AN-uh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings