Boy · #12,301 in 2026

Denson

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

Denson is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Abby Denson, American comic artist Al Denson, American footballer Al Denson, American musician Amy Denson, American basketball player Autry Denson, American footballer Beasley Denson, Native American tribal chief Brandon Denson, American football player Damon Denson, American footballer David Denson, American baseball player Drew…

Current Rank

#12,301

Peak Rank

#2,302 (1926)

Total Babies

438

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1912

First Year

2024

Last Year

1926

Peak Year

#2302

Peak Rank

438

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Denson

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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The Story of Denson

Denson first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1912, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1926, when 13 Densons were born — ranking #2,302 that year. As of 2026, Denson ranks #12,301 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 438 Densons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Denson

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

Dunson
Danson
Dansen
Tenson
Dancin
Denison
Damson
Dennison
Tensin
Decine
Dennen
Densa

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Denson

What does the name Denson mean?

How popular is Denson in 2026?

In 2026, Denson ranks #12,301 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Denson most popular?

Denson reached its peak popularity in 1926, ranking #2,302 that year with 13 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Denson most popular?

Denson has historically been most popular in Alabama. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Denson.

Is Denson a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Denson?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Denson include Press, Smiley, Cloyde. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Denson

Denson is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1912 and has accumulated 438 births in the dataset. Denson's peak popularity came in 1926 when it ranked #2,302. Use the chart and map above to compare Denson'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.