Boys name · Massachusetts
Dean in Massachusetts
Dean was the 161st most popular boys name in Massachusetts in 2025, with 42 babies named Dean that year. Since 1914, Massachusetts families have named 4,125 babies Dean.
Popularity over time
Dean in Massachusetts, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | 7 | 255th |
| 1932 | 11 | 184th |
| 1948 | 40 | 108th |
| 1963 | 143 | 62nd |
| 1979 | 19 | 176th |
| 1994 | 34 | 154th |
| 2010 | 27 | 212th |
| 2025 | 42 | 161st |
Its rank among boys names in Massachusetts climbed from 255th in 1914 to 161st in 2025.
The most babies named Dean in Massachusetts in a single year was 143, in 1963. Its best showing was 54th among boys names in 1969.
Across the country, Dean reached its best rank of 12th in Utah (1927). See Dean in every state →
How popular is Dean in Massachusetts?
Dean was the 161st most popular boys name in Massachusetts in 2025, with 42 babies named Dean that year. Since 1914, Massachusetts families have named 4,125 babies Dean.
How many babies are named Dean in Massachusetts?
In 2025, 42 babies were named Dean in Massachusetts. The most babies named Dean in Massachusetts in a single year was 143, in 1963.
What is the rank of Dean in Massachusetts?
Dean ranked 161st among boys names in Massachusetts in 2025. Its best showing was 54th among boys names in 1969.
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.