Dennis
girl nameDennis entered the US charts in 1914, peaked at #952 in 1943, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1914–2025
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rank today
#952
peak (1943)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2940 |
| 1920s | #3362 |
| 1930s | #2337 |
| 1940s | #1244 |
| 1950s | #1398 |
| 1960s | #1810 |
| 1970s | #2317 |
| 1980s | #3572 |
| 1990s | #5850 |
| 2000s | #6962 |
| 2010s | #12679 |
| 2020s | #13800 |
Living bearers
About 2,100 people named Dennis are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Dennis alive today was born around 1960, making them about 65 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Dennis in 2025?
- Dennis is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Dennis most popular?
- Dennis peaked in 1943, reaching #952 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Dennis with classmates?
- Dennis will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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