Deane is an uncommon, yet distinctively elegant first name of English origin. It is derived from the Middle English 'dene', which means 'valley'. Over time, the spelling evolved into Deane, reflecting its association with place names such as Deanshanger in Northamptonshire and Deanswood in Kent. The name gained prominence during the Victorian era but remains relatively rare today, perhaps due to its similarity with more common names like Dean or Dane. Deane is often chosen for its unique sound and appearance, offering a fresh alternative without being too unconventional.
Over the span of these years, the name Deane experienced considerable fluctuations in popularity, with a notable increase starting around the early 1900s until peaking in 1923 with 26 births. However, it seems the name's appeal declined steadily from the mid-1920s onwards, with only occasional slight increases here and there. The most recent data available shows that the popularity of the name Deane has remained low, with single-digit birth numbers recorded in the late 1980s to early 1990s. In total, over this period, there were 1304 births registered under the name Deane.