Unisex · #3,183 in 2026

Denym

Current Rank
#3,183
Peak Rank
#3,183 (2026)
Total Babies
472
5-Yr Trend
+61%
👧 Girl peak #3,183 (472 total)
👦 Boy peak #3,248 (364 total)
👧As Girl Name
2002
First Year
2026
Last Year
2026
Peak Year
#3183
Peak Rank
472
Total Count
23
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
2002
First Year
2026
Last Year
2024
Peak Year
#3248
Peak Rank
364
Total Count
22
Years Active

The Story of Denym

As a girl name

American parents first put Denym on the record books as a girl name in 2002, with 8 registered babies. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 50 Denyms were born — ranking #3,183 that year. About 58% of every Denym on record arrived during the 2020s, its defining decade. As of 2026, Denym ranks #3,183 for girls with 50 births, rising sharply (+61% over the past five years). All told, over 472 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 2000s to the 2020s.

As a boy name

American parents first put Denym on the record books as a boy name in 2002, with 10 registered babies. Its peak popularity came in 2024, when 36 Denyms were born — ranking #3,264 that year. About 49% of every Denym on record arrived during the 2020s, its defining decade. As of 2026, Denym ranks #3,301 for boys with 36 births, rising sharply (+45% over the past five years). All told, over 364 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 2000s to the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Denym

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Denym

What does the name Denym mean?
Denym is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2002. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Denym in 2026?
In 2026, Denym ranks #3,183 among girls' names in the U.S., with 50 babies given the name that year.
When was Denym most popular?
Denym reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #3,183 that year with 50 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Denym most popular?
Denym has historically been most popular in Louisiana, Georgia, Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Denym.
Is Denym a unisex name?
Yes — Denym is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 56% of Denyms assigned female and 44% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Denym?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Denym include Darya, Emmelyn, Locklyn. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Denym

Denym is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2002 and has accumulated 472 births in the dataset. Denym's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #3,183. Use the chart and map above to compare Denym'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.