Boys name · New Jersey
Dean in New Jersey
Dean was the 95th most popular boys name in New Jersey in 2025, with 103 babies named Dean that year. Since 1915, New Jersey families have named 5,017 babies Dean.
Popularity over time
Dean in New Jersey, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | 6 | 253rd |
| 1939 | 11 | 178th |
| 1954 | 77 | 93rd |
| 1968 | 116 | 72nd |
| 1982 | 26 | 223rd |
| 1996 | 58 | 131st |
| 2011 | 59 | 147th |
| 2025 | 103 | 95th |
Its rank among boys names in New Jersey climbed from 253rd in 1915 to 95th in 2025.
The most babies named Dean in New Jersey in a single year was 131, in 1966. Its best showing was 66th among boys names in 1966.
Across the country, Dean reached its best rank of 12th in Utah (1927). See Dean in every state →
How popular is Dean in New Jersey?
Dean was the 95th most popular boys name in New Jersey in 2025, with 103 babies named Dean that year. Since 1915, New Jersey families have named 5,017 babies Dean.
How many babies are named Dean in New Jersey?
In 2025, 103 babies were named Dean in New Jersey. The most babies named Dean in New Jersey in a single year was 131, in 1966.
What is the rank of Dean in New Jersey?
Dean ranked 95th among boys names in New Jersey in 2025. Its best showing was 66th among boys names in 1966.
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.