Denver
boy name#518 in 2025Denver entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #422 in 1919, ranks #518 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#518
rank today
#422
peak (1919)
578
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #839 |
| 1890s | #773 |
| 1900s | #678 |
| 1910s | #526 |
| 1920s | #457 |
| 1930s | #483 |
| 1940s | #513 |
| 1950s | #645 |
| 1960s | #764 |
| 1970s | #807 |
| 1980s | #904 |
| 1990s | #900 |
| 2000s | #1091 |
| 2010s | #985 |
| 2020s | #505 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Denver has been most popular in TX, OH, GA.
Living bearers
About 13,500 people named Denver are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Denver alive today was born around 1987, making them about 38 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Denver in 2025?
- Denver ranks #518 among US boy names in 2025, with 578 babies given the name.
- When was the name Denver most popular?
- Denver peaked in 1919, reaching #422 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Denver with classmates?
- Denver will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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