Name comparison · boy names
Dean vs. Declan
In 2025, Dean leads at #125 among U.S. boys' names, with Declan at #139. The full 145-year picture below shows how the two names got here.
Popularity since 1880
Head to head
| Metric | Dean | Declan |
|---|---|---|
| Trend | Comeback | Falling |
| 2025 rank | #125 | #139 |
| Babies in 2025 | 2,876 | 2,570 |
| All-time peak | #78 in 1967 | #95 in 2019 |
| Uniqueness score | 22 / 100 | 23 / 100 |
| Strongest state | South Dakota (#30) | Montana (#66) |