Deniz
Every Deniz since 1961 — 2,122 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Deniz
Deniz is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,611 in 2025 with 50 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1961, 2,122 American babies have been named Deniz — about 57% boys and 43% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2016, when 87 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Deniz stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Deniz 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 | 19 | #6,178 | 50 | #2,611 |
| 2024 | 28 | #4,799 | 39 | #3,120 |
| 2023 | 26 | #5,032 | 53 | #2,516 |
| 2022 | 20 | #6,047 | 33 | #3,481 |
| 2021 | 24 | #5,274 | 32 | #3,519 |
| 2020 | 48 | #3,237 | 32 | #3,441 |
| 2019 | 28 | #4,802 | 58 | #2,344 |
| 2018 | 25 | #5,206 | 54 | #2,424 |
| 2017 | 32 | #4,418 | 52 | #2,462 |
| 2016 | 31 | #4,558 | 56 | #2,343 |
| 2015 | 23 | #5,708 | 39 | #2,981 |
| 2014 | 25 | #5,351 | 43 | #2,765 |
| 2013 | 20 | #6,307 | 30 | #3,519 |
| 2012 | 14 | #8,316 | 34 | #3,248 |
| 2011 | 8 | #12,471 | 38 | #3,010 |
| 2010 | 20 | #6,448 | 32 | #3,389 |
| 2009 | 11 | #10,160 | 32 | #3,417 |
| 2008 | 15 | #8,223 | 39 | #3,017 |
| 2007 | 23 | #5,951 | 30 | #3,530 |
| 2006 | 17 | #7,237 | 26 | #3,813 |
| 2005 | 25 | #5,144 | 34 | #3,033 |
| 2004 | 17 | #6,869 | 28 | #3,384 |
| 2003 | 17 | #6,674 | 27 | #3,380 |
| 2002 | 17 | #6,469 | 33 | #2,832 |
| 2001 | 24 | #4,876 | 22 | #3,744 |
| 2000 | 16 | #6,574 | 20 | #3,953 |
| 1995 | 10 | #8,248 | 13 | #4,582 |
| 1990 | 15 | #5,904 | 18 | #3,343 |
| 1985 | 12 | #5,754 | 10 | #4,127 |
| 1980 | 6 | #9,371 | — | — |
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| 1970 | 9 | #5,495 | — | — |
| 1965 | 7 | #5,411 | — | — |
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Famous people named Deniz
- Deniz Gezmiş Social activist · 1947–1972
- Deniz Baykal Politician · b. 1938
- Deniz Çakır Actor · b. 1982
- Deniz Gamze Ergüven Film director · b. 1978
- Deniz Aytekin Referee · b. 1978
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Deniz in 2025?
Deniz ranked #2,611 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 50 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Deniz?
2,122 babies have been named Deniz in the United States since 1961, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Deniz most popular?
Deniz peaked in 2016, when 87 newborns received the name.
Is Deniz a boy or girl name?
Deniz is used for both: about 43% of babies named Deniz have been girls and 57% boys.
Is the name Deniz rising or falling?
Deniz is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Deniz?
Well-known people named Deniz include Deniz Gezmiş (social activist), Deniz Baykal (politician), Deniz Çakır (actor).