Dennis
Male name · ↓ Falling
258,760
Total Births
1951
Peak Year
#643
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Dennis
Dennis derives from Dionysius, the Greek god of wine, via the French Saint Denis. It peaked in the 1950s in the US. Notable bearers include Dennis the Menace, Dennis Rodman, and Dennis Hopper.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 2,339 births |
| 1890s | 2,099 births |
| 1900s | 2,170 births |
| 1910s | 2,812 births |
| 1920s | 3,907 births |
| 1930s | 11,897 births |
| 1940s | 67,643 births |
| 1950s | 83,287 births |
| 1960s | 37,762 births |
| 1970s | 20,144 births |
| 1980s | 11,867 births |
| 1990s | 7,019 births |
| 2000s | 3,853 births |
| 2010s | 1,510 births |
| 2020s | 451 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Dennis?
Dennis has been given to 258,760 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1951 with 10,132 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #643.
Is Dennis a boy or girl name?
Dennis is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Dennis most popular?
Dennis was most popular in 1951, when 10,132 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Dennis?
Dennis first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).