Denton
- Pronunciation
- [Den-ton]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- From The Valley Farm
- Origin
- English
Denton Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 5,111 baby boys have been named Denton. The name peaked in 1994 with 89 US births that year (rank #1220). In 2024, ranked #3995 nationally — 2,775 places below its 1994 peak.
Top States for Denton
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Denton births are: Texas (358), Pennsylvania (150), California (123).
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6-Letter Names Starting with D
Names with Denton's exact length and starting letter: Dacian, Daegal, Daegan, Daelan, Daelyn.
Quick Facts About Denton
Famous People Named Denton
1 notable figure from history and culture who share the name Denton.
- Denton Cooley is the American cardiologist who performed the world’s first implantation of an artificial heart.
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