Deacon is a distinctive choice, ranked #1035 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Deacon in their class.
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UK Rank 2025
#1035
US Rank #561
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About the Name Deacon
Deacon has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 108 places in five years. It was most popular in 2008 at #362 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Deacon is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Deacon in their class.
In the US it ranks even higher at #550, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
⭐ Famous People Named Deacon
Giles Deacon — Giles David Deacon is a British fashion designer, illustrator, creative director and founder of Giles Deacon group, a fashion enterprise.
Terrence Deacon — Terrence William Deacon is an American neuroanthropologist.
Pudentiana Deacon — Pudentiana Deacon was an English Benedictine nun now known for her translation of Les vrais entretiens spirituels ("the authentic spiritual conferences") by Francis de Sales.
Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Deacon
Unlikely. With around 29 UK babies named Deacon per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Deacon in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Deacon is declining: down 329 places since 2020, to #1,035 in 2025. It peaked at #362 in 2008.
Deacon is more popular in the US (#550) than in the UK (#814). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Deacon include: Giles Deacon, Terrence Deacon and Deacon John Moore. Short summaries for each appear below.
Deacon ranks #550 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
29
UK babies named Deacon (2025)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
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In a school of 600
↓ 329 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Deacon
Almost certainly the only Deacon in the class
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UK Popularity (1996–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2025)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Deacon
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Pudentiana Deacon was an English Benedictine nun now known for her translation of Les vrais entretiens spirituels ("the authentic spiritual conferences") by Francis de Sales.
Deacon John may refer to: Deacon John Moore, New Orleans guitarist and bandleader Deacon John Buffington House, historic house in Swansea, Massachusetts Deacon John Moore House, historic house in Windsor, Connecticut Deacon John Symmes House, historic house in Winchester, Massachusetts Deacon John Troyer, religious figure in the Long Point, Ontario region John Adams Sr.