Denzil
Every Denzil since 1897 — 3,843 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
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.
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
- Denzil Douglas Politician · b. 1953
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
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).