Servant or minister; son of David
Deakin originated as an English occupational surname for a deacon, derived from the Greek word 'diakonos'. It was also used in medieval times as a diminutive or patronymic form of the name David. Today, it is a rare and modern-sounding alternative to more common biblical names.
Less common today
Deakin isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,642 in 2011.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Second Prime Minister of Australia
Member of the experimental pop band Animal Collective
