How Many People Are Named Dennis?

623,306

people in the United States are named Dennis

1 in 537 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#94

⭐⭐ Common

Population Percentage

0.1861%

Of US population

Peak Year

1952

24,605 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English, German, Dutch
Pronunciation: DEN-is (English), DE-nis (German), DEN-nis (Dutch)
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

Usual English, German and Dutch form of DENIS.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
0.4%
Male
99.6%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 66.5 years old

Young (<30) 27,946
4.5%
Adult (30–60) 138,592
22.2%
Senior (>60) 456,768
73.3%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

California 52,468
New York 46,289
Pennsylvania 42,427
Michigan 38,689
Illinois 37,404
Ohio 35,718
Wisconsin 22,659
Texas 21,030
Indiana 19,539
Iowa 18,913

💡 Fun Facts About "Dennis"

  • 381 babies were named Dennis in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1952
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1880
  • Most popular in California

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