Deanna

Meaning of Deanna

This name is believed to be a feminine form of Dean, which originally meant 'valley' or 'leader'. It can also be associated with the goddess Diana.

Deanna has Latin roots — browse every Latin baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Deanna

After ranking as high as #304 in 2000, Deanna has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Deanna

• Deanna Durbin
  Popular 1930s-1940s Hollywood singer
• Deanna Bogart
  American blues singer-songwriter
• Deanna Lund
  Actress, 'Land of the Giants'
• Deanna Raybourn
  New York Times bestselling author
• Deanna Miller
  Australian rules footballer

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Questions about the name Deanna

What does the name Deanna mean?

Deanna means this name is believed to be a feminine form of dean, which originally meant 'valley' or 'leader'. it can also be associated with the goddess diana, and it comes from Latin origins.

Is Deanna a boy's or a girl's name?

Deanna is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Deanna?

Deanna did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Deanna most popular?

Deanna peaked at #304 in 2000.