Boys name · Illinois
Dean in Illinois
Dean was the 96th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 118 babies named Dean that year. Since 1911, Illinois families have named 10,736 babies Dean.
Popularity over time
Dean in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1911 | 6 | 185th |
| 1927 | 104 | 91st |
| 1944 | 98 | 105th |
| 1960 | 260 | 86th |
| 1976 | 44 | 239th |
| 1992 | 32 | 357th |
| 2009 | 55 | 253rd |
| 2025 | 118 | 96th |
Its rank among boys names in Illinois climbed from 185th in 1911 to 96th in 2025.
The most babies named Dean in Illinois in a single year was 287, in 1961. Its best showing was 74th among boys names in 1967.
Across the country, Dean reached its best rank of 12th in Utah (1927). See Dean in every state →
How popular is Dean in Illinois?
Dean was the 96th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 118 babies named Dean that year. Since 1911, Illinois families have named 10,736 babies Dean.
How many babies are named Dean in Illinois?
In 2025, 118 babies were named Dean in Illinois. The most babies named Dean in Illinois in a single year was 287, in 1961.
What is the rank of Dean in Illinois?
Dean ranked 96th among boys names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 74th among boys names in 1967.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.