Denzell
Every Denzell since 1987 — 1,321 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Denzell
Denzell is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,903 in 2025 with 12 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1987, 1,321 American babies have been named Denzell. Its peak came in 1992, when 160 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Denzell stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Denzell year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | #6,903 |
| 2024 | 9 | #8,489 |
| 2023 | 10 | #7,857 |
| 2022 | 7 | #10,062 |
| 2021 | 12 | #6,801 |
| 2020 | 14 | #6,046 |
| 2019 | 18 | #5,212 |
| 2018 | 13 | #6,430 |
| 2017 | 20 | #4,783 |
| 2016 | 11 | #7,262 |
| 2015 | 14 | #6,069 |
| 2014 | 22 | #4,426 |
| 2013 | 19 | #4,847 |
| 2012 | 15 | #5,779 |
| 2011 | 21 | #4,539 |
| 2010 | 20 | #4,715 |
| 2009 | 12 | #6,898 |
| 2008 | 22 | #4,435 |
| 2007 | 18 | #5,050 |
| 2006 | 19 | #4,727 |
| 2005 | 18 | #4,683 |
| 2004 | 17 | #4,842 |
| 2003 | 21 | #4,008 |
| 2002 | 27 | #3,283 |
| 2001 | 20 | #4,007 |
| 2000 | 24 | #3,447 |
| 1995 | 83 | #1,288 |
| 1990 | 76 | #1,271 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Denzell in 2025?
Denzell ranked #6,903 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 12 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Denzell?
1,321 babies have been named Denzell in the United States since 1987, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Denzell most popular?
Denzell peaked in 1992, when 160 newborns received the name.
Is Denzell a boy or girl name?
Denzell is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Denzell rising or falling?
Denzell is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.