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
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 66.5 years old
📈 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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