Denison
boy nameDenison entered the US charts in 1916, peaked at #2862 in 1944, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1916–2025
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rank today
#2862
peak (1944)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3897 |
| 1930s | #3642 |
| 1940s | #3184 |
| 1970s | #5772 |
| 1990s | #8700 |
| 2000s | #10961 |
| 2010s | #11477 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Denison are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Denison alive today was born around 1993, making them about 32 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Denison in 2025?
- Denison is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Denison most popular?
- Denison peaked in 1944, reaching #2862 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Denison with classmates?
- Denison will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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