Denim
Every Denim since 1973 — 3,843 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Denim
Denim is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #880 in 2025 with 271 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1973, 3,843 American babies have been named Denim — about 71% boys and 29% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2025, when 372 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Denim stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Denim year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 101 | #1,914 | 271 | #880 |
| 2024 | 89 | #2,139 | 194 | #1,107 |
| 2023 | 79 | #2,320 | 156 | #1,244 |
| 2022 | 76 | #2,412 | 154 | #1,263 |
| 2021 | 70 | #2,516 | 156 | #1,230 |
| 2020 | 62 | #2,692 | 122 | #1,416 |
| 2019 | 68 | #2,569 | 130 | #1,374 |
| 2018 | 78 | #2,344 | 136 | #1,330 |
| 2017 | 54 | #3,026 | 143 | #1,273 |
| 2016 | 62 | #2,773 | 117 | #1,470 |
| 2015 | 49 | #3,309 | 98 | #1,626 |
| 2014 | 40 | #3,792 | 95 | #1,632 |
| 2013 | 32 | #4,450 | 97 | #1,593 |
| 2012 | 36 | #4,147 | 73 | #1,948 |
| 2011 | 33 | #4,388 | 42 | #2,812 |
| 2010 | 15 | #7,995 | 87 | #1,744 |
| 2009 | 18 | #7,138 | 79 | #1,853 |
| 2008 | 20 | #6,625 | 67 | #2,070 |
| 2007 | 24 | #5,762 | 71 | #1,983 |
| 2006 | 14 | #8,367 | 74 | #1,845 |
| 2005 | 20 | #6,076 | 61 | #2,040 |
| 2004 | 25 | #5,101 | 67 | #1,840 |
| 2003 | 20 | #5,877 | 55 | #2,061 |
| 2002 | 15 | #7,153 | 52 | #2,071 |
| 2001 | — | — | 13 | #5,449 |
| 2000 | — | — | 7 | #8,418 |
| 1995 | 7 | #10,812 | 12 | #4,869 |
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| 1980 | — | — | 5 | #6,484 |
| 1975 | — | — | 5 | #5,671 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Denim in 2025?
Denim ranked #880 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 271 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Denim?
3,843 babies have been named Denim in the United States since 1973, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Denim most popular?
Denim peaked in 2025, when 372 newborns received the name.
Is Denim a boy or girl name?
Denim is used for both: about 29% of babies named Denim have been girls and 71% boys.
Is the name Denim rising or falling?
Denim is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.