Boys name · South Dakota
Dean in South Dakota
Dean was the 30th most popular boys name in South Dakota in 2025, with 25 babies named Dean that year. Since 1914, South Dakota families have named 2,059 babies Dean.
Popularity over time
Dean in South Dakota, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | 5 | 142nd |
| 1925 | 30 | 57th |
| 1937 | 19 | 66th |
| 1948 | 29 | 50th |
| 1959 | 52 | 44th |
| 1970 | 18 | 67th |
| 1993 | 5 | 170th |
| 2025 | 25 | 30th |
Its rank among boys names in South Dakota climbed from 142nd in 1914 to 30th in 2025.
The most babies named Dean in South Dakota in a single year was 54, in 1963. Its best showing was 24th among boys names in 1932.
Across the country, Dean reached its best rank of 12th in Utah (1927). See Dean in every state →
How popular is Dean in South Dakota?
Dean was the 30th most popular boys name in South Dakota in 2025, with 25 babies named Dean that year. Since 1914, South Dakota families have named 2,059 babies Dean.
How many babies are named Dean in South Dakota?
In 2025, 25 babies were named Dean in South Dakota. The most babies named Dean in South Dakota in a single year was 54, in 1963.
What is the rank of Dean in South Dakota?
Dean ranked 30th among boys names in South Dakota in 2025. Its best showing was 24th among boys names in 1932.
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.