Boy · #10,812 in 2026

Densel

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

Current Rank

#10,812

Peak Rank

#2,632 (1921)

Total Babies

102

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1915

First Year

2023

Last Year

1921

Peak Year

#2632

Peak Rank

102

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Densel

American parents first put Densel on the record books as a baby boy name in 1915, with 8 registered babies. Its peak popularity came in 1921, when 11 Densels were born — ranking #2,632 that year. About 46% of every Densel on record arrived during the 1920s, its defining decade. Densel last appeared in the published SSA data in 2023, with 6 recorded births — it has not charted nationally since. All told, over 102 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 1910s to 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 Densel

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

Denzel
Denzil
Tensile
Tencel
Dental
Tinsel
Decile
Dential
Decil
Densa
Donzel
Tonsil

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Densel

What does the name Densel mean?

Densel is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1915. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Densel in 2026?

In 2026, Densel ranks #10,812 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Densel most popular?

Densel reached its peak popularity in 1921, ranking #2,632 that year with 11 babies given the name.

Is Densel a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Densel?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Densel include Atha, Drury, Oron. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Densel

Densel is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1915 and has accumulated 102 births in the dataset. Densel's peak popularity came in 1921 when it ranked #2,632. Use the chart and map above to compare Densel'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.