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Denis

Male name · ↓ Falling

7,020
Total Births
1952
Peak Year
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Denis

Denis is a male name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1950s with significant usage. Approximately 7,020 Americans have been given this name since 1880.

📊 Popularity by Decade
1880s
1890s
1900s
1910s
1920s
1930s
1940s
1950s
1960s
1970s
1980s
1990s
1880s167 births
1890s136 births
1900s60 births
1910s88 births
1920s247 births
1930s742 births
1940s1,547 births
1950s2,012 births
1960s1,092 births
1970s552 births
1980s330 births
1990s47 births
❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How popular is the name Denis?

Denis has been given to 7,020 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1952 with 254 births that year.

Is Denis a boy or girl name?

Denis is primarily used as a male name in the United States.

When was Denis most popular?

Denis was most popular in 1952, when 254 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.

How old is the name Denis?

Denis first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).

⚡ Quick Facts
GenderMale
Total Births7,020
Peak Year1952
Peak Count254
2023 RankNot in top 1000
First Recorded1880
TrendFalling