Boy · #7,651 in 2026

Denzell

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

Current Rank

#7,651

Peak Rank

#834 (1992)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

-47%

1987

First Year

2026

Last Year

1992

Peak Year

#834

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Denzell

Denzell first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1987, with 10 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1992, when 160 Denzells were born — ranking #834 that year. As of 2026, Denzell ranks #7,651 for baby boys with 7 births, falling sharply (-47%). In total, more than 1K Denzells have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s 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 Denzell

Phonetically similar names — useful when Denzell 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
Donzel
Dental
Damsel
Dential
Dentil
Dentile
Tensile
Tencel
Henzel
Denial

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Denzell

What does the name Denzell mean?

Denzell is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1987. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Denzell in 2026?

In 2026, Denzell ranks #7,651 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Denzell most popular?

Denzell reached its peak popularity in 1992, ranking #834 that year with 160 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Denzell a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Denzell?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Denzell include Malvin, Foy, Kinte. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Denzell

Denzell is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1987 and has accumulated 1K births in the dataset. Denzell's peak popularity came in 1992 when it ranked #834. Use the chart and map above to compare Denzell'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.