Baby Names US
boys' name ★ peaked 2002

Denilson

Gender Boy Rank 2025 #5,254
Rank 2025
#5,254
among boys · ↓1,026 vs 2024
Babies in 2025
18
named Denilson · -28% vs 2024
How common
1 in 94,893
boys born in 2025
Peak year
2002
64 babies
All-time total
731
#6,259 all-time among boys
First recorded
1997
in Social Security records

Denilson popularity over time

731 babies have been named Denilson since 1997, according to official Social Security records. Switch measure to see births per year or the yearly rank.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex, comparable across eras
0.010.020.030.0418801900192019401960198020002020Peak 2002Boys

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade Boys Per year Change Best rank
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1990s 106 11 – #1,707
2000s 372 37 +251% #1,796
2010s 145 15 -61% #3,921
2020s (to 2025) 108 18 +24% #4,228

The story of Denilson

Denilson is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,254 in 2025 with 18 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.

Since 1997, 731 American babies have been named Denilson. Its peak came in 2002, when 64 newborns received the name, the signature sound of the 2000s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Denilson stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Denilson?

The median living Denilson is about 20 years old; half are between 12 and 23. An estimated 700 people named Denilson are alive in the United States today.

median 20 020406080100

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Denilson year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Boys Boys rank
2025 18 #5,254
2024 25 #4,228
2023 16 #5,724
2022 23 #4,462
2021 9 #8,332
2020 17 #5,303
2019 12 #6,873
2018 11 #7,247
2017 12 #6,787
2016 12 #6,823
2015 9 #8,201
2014 15 #5,798
2013 13 #6,334
2012 20 #4,736
2011 15 #5,739
2010 26 #3,921
2009 18 #5,145
2008 26 #3,957
2007 23 #4,268
2006 40 #2,844
2005 54 #2,212
2004 35 #2,904
2003 44 #2,401
2002 64 #1,796
2001 43 #2,316
2000 25 #3,332
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Famous people named Denilson

The most globally famous bearers of the name, ranked by fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

  1. 1 Denilson Martins Nascimento Denilson Martins Nascimento Brazilian footballer b. 1976 · Contemporary

Portraits from Wikipedia (Wikimedia Commons).

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Denilson, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Denilson?

The median living Denilson is about 20 years old. Half of all living Denilsons are between 12 and 23 years old.

How many people named Denilson are alive today?

An estimated 700 people named Denilson are alive in the United States, based on 731 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

How popular is the name Denilson in 2025?

Denilson ranked #5,254 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 18 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Denilson?

731 babies have been named Denilson in the United States since 1997, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Denilson most popular?

Denilson peaked in 2002, when 64 newborns received the name.

Is Denilson a boy or girl name?

Denilson is overwhelmingly a boy's name: 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Denilson rising or falling?

Denilson is on the rise, noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Denilson?

Well-known people named Denilson include Denilson Martins Nascimento (soccer player).

Names like Denilson

Names that sound and feel close to Denilson: shared sounds, similar era, similar popularity. Each links to its full history.

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