Denis
- Pronunciation
- [De-nis]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Named For Saint Denys
- Origin
- French
Denis Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 20,636 baby boys have been named Denis. The name peaked in 1952 with 618 US births that year (rank #277). In 2024, ranked #1639 nationally — 1,362 places below its 1952 peak.
Top States for Denis
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Denis births are: New York (3,651), California (1,659), Massachusetts (1,401).
Other French-Origin Names Like Denis
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5-Letter Names Starting with D
Names with Denis's exact length and starting letter: Dabir, Dacey, Dacia, Dacio, Daena.
Quick Facts About Denis
Famous People Named Denis
1 notable figure from history and culture who share the name Denis.
- Denis Leary — TV Actor (1957)
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Compare Denis to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Denis against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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