Boy · #3,944 in 2026

Den

Name: Popularity of the name Den in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Den, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#3,944

Peak Rank

#3,212 (1942)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1942

First Year

1958

Last Year

1942

Peak Year

#3212

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Den

Den first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1942, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1942, when 6 Dens were born — ranking #3,212 that year. As of 2026, Den ranks #3,944 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 17 Dens have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1940s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Den

Phonetically similar names — useful when Den is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Denn
Denne
Dehn
Dehne
Done
Din
Dun
Dunn
Donne
Dunne
Dinh
Dinn

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Den

What does the name Den mean?

Den is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1942. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Den in 2026?

In 2026, Den ranks #3,944 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Den most popular?

Den reached its peak popularity in 1942, ranking #3,212 that year with 6 babies given the name.

Is Den a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Den is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Den?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Den include Freda, Arwin, Haymond. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Den

Den is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1942 and has accumulated 17 births in the dataset. Den's peak popularity came in 1942 when it ranked #3,212. Use the chart and map above to compare Den's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.