Denzil
Boy nameDenzil has been given to 3,843 babies in the U.S. since 1897. It peaked in 1937.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
3,843
Peak year
1937 (96 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1897
10-year trend
▼ -100%
Gender split
2% girls / 98% boys
Rank through the decades
Denzil's rank among U.S. boy names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Boys rank |
|---|---|
| 1925 | #852 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Denzil — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Denzil.
FAQ
How popular is the name Denzil?
Denzil has been given to 3,843 babies in the U.S. since 1897. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Denzil peak?
Denzil peaked in 1937, when 96 babies were given the name.
Is Denzil a girl or boy name?
Denzil is primarily a boy name (98% of babies named Denzil are boys).
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