Denzel
boy name#1166 in 2025Denzel entered the US charts in 1906, peaked at #311 in 1993, ranks #1166 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1906–2025
#1166
rank today
#311
peak (1993)
177
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1276 |
| 1910s | #1551 |
| 1920s | #1488 |
| 1930s | #1615 |
| 1940s | #1987 |
| 1950s | #2365 |
| 1960s | #2996 |
| 1970s | #4172 |
| 1980s | #2858 |
| 1990s | #462 |
| 2000s | #868 |
| 2010s | #1073 |
| 2020s | #1154 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Denzel has been most popular in TX, FL, NY.
Living bearers
About 11,000 people named Denzel are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Denzel alive today was born around 1997, making them about 28 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Denzel in 2025?
- Denzel ranks #1166 among US boy names in 2025, with 177 babies given the name.
- When was the name Denzel most popular?
- Denzel peaked in 1993, reaching #311 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Denzel with classmates?
- Denzel will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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