How Many People Are Named Denzel?

11,603

people in the United States are named Denzel

1 in 28,871 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#2532

💎 Rare

Population Percentage

0.0035%

Of US population

Peak Year

1993

869 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English (Modern)
Pronunciation: den-ZEL
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

Possibly a variant of DENZIL. This spelling of the name was popularized by American actor Denzel Washington (1954-), who was named after his father.

Related & Similar Names

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
0.4%
Male
99.7%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 28.3 years old

Young (<30) 7,458
64.3%
Adult (30–60) 3,174
27.4%
Senior (>60) 971
8.4%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1906 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

New York 1,183
California 837
Texas 811
Florida 722
Illinois 695
Georgia 414
Louisiana 403
Michigan 372
New Jersey 363
Ohio 326

💡 Fun Facts About "Denzel"

  • 215 babies were named Denzel in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1993
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1906
  • Most popular in New York

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