Unisex nameCurrently #8,454 in the USSteady
Denys
//ˈdɛˌnɪs//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19885 lettersStarts with D
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Denys's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Denys's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Denys |
|---|---|
| 1944 | 5 |
| 1947 | 5 |
| 1948 | 7 |
| 1949 | 5 |
| 1950 | 9 |
| 1951 | 7 |
| 1952 | 8 |
| 1957 | 6 |
| 1959 | 10 |
| 1964 | 8 |
| 1965 | 5 |
| 1967 | 14 |
| 1968 | 15 |
| 1969 | 13 |
| 1970 | 10 |
| 1971 | 17 |
| 1972 | 13 |
| 1973 | 15 |
| 1974 | 14 |
| 1975 | 8 |
| 1976 | 5 |
| 1977 | 10 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1980 | 14 |
| 1981 | 20 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1985 | 7 |
| 1986 | 12 |
| 1987 | 19 |
| 1988 | 30 |
| 1989 | 15 |
| 1990 | 12 |
| 1991 | 11 |
| 1992 | 16 |
| 1993 | 9 |
| 1994 | 8 |
| 1995 | 11 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1997 | 14 |
| 1998 | 12 |
| 2000 | 19 |
| 2001 | 14 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 9 |
| 2006 | 19 |
| 2007 | 8 |
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2009 | 13 |
| 2010 | 15 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2016 | 9 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2024 | 9 |
Denys through the decades
- Denys peaked in 1988, when 30 babies were named Denys in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2011–2024), use of Denys has fallen 30% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Denys currently ranks #8,454 in the US and is holding steady.