Deakin
Meaning of Deakin
Deakin, a masculine given name of Anglo-Saxon derivation, traces its etymological roots to the Old English term dēaca—borrowed via Late Latin diaconus from the Greek diákonos—originally denoting an ecclesiastical office of service. Historically preserved as a surname before its gradual adoption as a first name, Deakin conveys connotations of ministerial responsibility and communal stewardship. In American English it is enunciated as DEE-kin (/ˈdiːkɪn/). Usage data from the United States Social Security Administration for the period 2002–2022 reveals that annual occurrences have consistently ranged from single digits to the low twenties—peaking at twenty-one registrations in 2011 (rank 861) and declining to five occurrences in 2022 (rank 938)—underscoring its status as a rare yet distinctive choice within contemporary Anglo-American naming practices.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as DEE-kin (/ˈdiːkɪn/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Deakin
| Deakin - |
