Deacon Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Deacon is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Deacon?
Deacon is spelled D-E-A-C-O-N. The name has 6 letters.
Deacon at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- The word “Deacon” comes from the Greek term “diakonos,” meaning “servant” or “messenger.”
- Origin
- “Deacon” is derived from a Greek ecclesiastical title adopted into English through Latin and Old French, associated with a church office.
- Pronunciation
- DEE-kuhn · 2 syllables
Deacon Popularity in 2025
Rank#561
Recorded Births529
- Boys usage fell 9 places to #561 and recorded 11 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Deacon Mean?
The word “Deacon” comes from the Greek term “diakonos,” meaning “servant” or “messenger.”
Origin: “Deacon” is derived from a Greek ecclesiastical title adopted into English through Latin and Old French, associated with a church office.
How Do You Pronounce Deacon?
PronunciationDEE-kuhn
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Deacon?
- History
- “Deacon” originated as a title for certain church officials before being adopted as a surname and later as a given name.
- Cultural notes
- In Christian traditions, a deacon is an ordained minister who assists with various church functions and community service.
Deacon Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 529 | #561 |
| 2024 | Boys | 540 | #552 |
| 2023 | Boys | 555 | #533 |
| 2022 | Boys | 573 | #517 |
| 2021 | Boys | 631 | #475 |
| 2020 | Boys | 555 | #516 |
| 2019 | Boys | 562 | #509 |
| 2018 | Boys | 605 | #485 |
| 2017 | Boys | 581 | #499 |
| 2016 | Boys | 651 | #469 |
| 2015 | Boys | 669 | #453 |
| 2014 | Boys | 734 | #420 |
| 2013 | Boys | 656 | #438 |
| 2012 | Boys | 354 | #667 |
| 2011 | Boys | 358 | #655 |
| 2010 | Boys | 336 | #693 |
| 2009 | Boys | 353 | #686 |
| 2008 | Boys | 380 | #644 |
| 2007 | Boys | 386 | #629 |
| 2006 | Boys | 325 | #690 |
| 2005 | Boys | 240 | #801 |
| 2004 | Boys | 192 | #899 |
| 2003 | Boys | 127 | #1,173 |
| 2002 | Boys | 142 | #1,064 |
When Was Deacon Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2014 · Boys
734 recorded births
National rank #420
2015 · Boys
669 recorded births
National rank #453
2013 · Boys
656 recorded births
National rank #438
2016 · Boys
651 recorded births
National rank #469
Where Deacon Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| WV | #151 | 12 |
| MS | #259 | 12 |
| NE | #293 | 8 |
| KS | #297 | 12 |
| WI | #306 | 18 |
| SC | #327 | 16 |
| AL | #333 | 16 |
| KY | #345 | 14 |