Dennis
boy name#707 in 2025Dennis entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #16 in 1949, ranks #707 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#707
rank today
#16
peak (1949)
381
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #125 |
| 1890s | #164 |
| 1900s | #189 |
| 1910s | #202 |
| 1920s | #178 |
| 1930s | #90 |
| 1940s | #19 |
| 1950s | #23 |
| 1960s | #40 |
| 1970s | #60 |
| 1980s | #99 |
| 1990s | #183 |
| 2000s | #308 |
| 2010s | #483 |
| 2020s | #675 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Dennis has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 422,000 people named Dennis are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Dennis alive today was born around 1954, making them about 71 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 ranks #707 among US boy names in 2025, with 381 babies given the name.
- When was the name Dennis most popular?
- Dennis peaked in 1949, reaching #16 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Dennis with classmates?
- Dennis will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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