Denzil: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

Rank 2025

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among boys

Babies in 2025

named Denzil

How common

–

boys born in 2025

Peak year

1937

96 babies

All-time total

3,843

#2,183 all-time among boys

First recorded

1897

in Social Security records

Denzil popularity over time

3,843 babies have been named Denzil since 1897, 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

BoysGirls

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	Girls	Boys	Total	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1890s	–	10	10	1	–	#1,104
1900s	–	40	40	4	+300%	#897
1910s	28	384	412	41	+930%	#766
1920s	35	698	733	73	+78%	#688
1930s	5	668	673	67	-8%	#589
1940s	–	543	543	54	-19%	#811
1950s	–	453	453	45	-17%	#976
1960s	–	276	276	28	-39%	#1,261
1970s	–	207	207	21	-25%	#1,667
1980s	–	128	128	13	-38%	#2,751
1990s	–	203	203	20	+59%	#2,422
2000s	–	107	107	11	-47%	#4,871
2010s	–	52	52	5	-51%	#7,629
2020s (to 2025)	–	6	6	1	-81%	#10,938

The story of Denzil

Denzil is not currently in use for newborns in the United States: fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.

Since 1897, 3,843 American babies have been named Denzil. Its peak came in 1937, when 96 newborns received the name, the signature sound of the 1930s.

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 Denzil stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Denzil?

The median living Denzil is about 62 years old; half are between 39 and 75. An estimated 1,600 people named Denzil are alive in the United States today.

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

Denzil 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	–	–	–	–
2024	–	–	–	–
2023	–	–	–	–
2022	–	–	–	–
2021	–	–	–	–
2020	–	–	6	#10,938
2019	–	–	6	#11,107
2018	–	–	–	–
2017	–	–	7	#9,944
2016	–	–	6	#11,063
2015	–	–	10	#7,629
2014	–	–	9	#8,296
2013	–	–	–	–
2012	–	–	–	–
2011	–	–	6	#11,178
2010	–	–	8	#8,994
2009	–	–	8	#9,193
2008	–	–	14	#6,150
2007	–	–	7	#10,027
2006	–	–	12	#6,562
2005	–	–	10	#7,248
2004	–	–	11	#6,641
2003	–	–	16	#4,871
2002	–	–	10	#6,661
2001	–	–	10	#6,573
2000	–	–	9	#6,972
1995	–	–	22	#3,125
1990	–	–	23	#2,805
1985	–	–	10	#4,128
1980	–	–	17	#2,751
1975	–	–	20	#2,225
1970	–	–	27	#1,667
1965	–	–	26	#1,529
1960	–	–	33	#1,385
1955	–	–	33	#1,316
1950	–	–	40	#1,126
1945	–	–	58	#821
1940	–	–	41	#1,010
1935	–	–	55	#844
1930	5	#4,712	46	#1,009
1925	–	–	61	#852
1920	6	#4,515	74	#768
1915	9	#2,953	47	#908
1910	–	–	–	–
1905	–	–	–	–
1900	–	–	7	#1,073
1895	–	–	–	–
1890	–	–	–	–
1885	–	–	–	–
1880	–	–	–	–

Famous people named Denzil

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

1 Denzil Douglas Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis from 1995 to 2015 b. 1953 · Contemporary

Portraits from Wikipedia (Wikimedia Commons).

Frequently asked questions

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

How old is the average Denzil?

The median living Denzil is about 62 years old. Half of all living Denzils are between 39 and 75 years old.

How many people named Denzil are alive today?

An estimated 1,600 people named Denzil are alive in the United States, based on 3,843 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

How popular is the name Denzil in 2025?

Denzil did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.

How many people are named Denzil?

3,843 babies have been named Denzil in the United States since 1897, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Denzil most popular?

Denzil peaked in 1937, when 96 newborns received the name.

Is Denzil a boy or girl name?

Denzil is overwhelmingly a boy's name: 98% of babies with the name.

Is the name Denzil rising or falling?

Denzil is declining, less popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Denzil?

Well-known people named Denzil include Denzil Douglas (politician).

Names like Denzil

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

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