Deacon
How to say it: DEE-kun · /ˈdikən/
From Old English/Greek 'diakonos' (servant, minister). An ecclesiastical title used as a modern given name.
Deacon was the 541st most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 529 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are down about 21% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #567 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #541 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 529 |
| Share of births | 1 in 6,267 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | −21% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #567 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
New to wide use, Deacon climbed to a high in the 2020s. It holds at that peak for now but is expected to slip.
What goes with it
Sharp and clipped in two beats, Deacon sounds crisp and assured. Decker matches its bold cadence.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Deacon is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Greek.
Famous people named Deacon
- Deacon John Moore (born 1941)American musician, singer and bandleader
- Deacon Jones (1938–2013)American football player
- Deacon White (1847–1939)American baseball player and manager
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