1971Peak 20142025
Quick answers about Deacon
How many people are named Deacon?
An estimated 11,450 living Americans are named Deacon.
How rare is Deacon?
Deacon is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 529 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 27.9% from its 2014 peak.
How old is the typical Deacon?
The median age of a living American named Deacon is approximately 10 years, with most bearers falling between 6 and 16 years old.
Is Deacon still popular?
Yes. Deacon is holding steady, with 529 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Deacon most common?
Deacon has its strongest geographic signal in Tennessee, where it appeared 3.0× more often than the national baseline in the 2020s.
Diaspora map
Deacon spread fast — broke out in Colorado, Indiana, Kentucky, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Utah (2013) and ran high in 17 states within a decade.
Broke out: Colorado, Indiana, Kentucky, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Utah, 2013 · over-represented in 17 states over 9 years
Origin
≤5 yrs
≤15 yrs
16+ yrs
No breakout
