How Many People Are Named Denzil?

3,843

people in the United States are named Denzil

1 in 87,171 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#4955

💎💎 Very Rare

Population Percentage

0.0011%

Of US population

Peak Year

1937

96 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English
Pronunciation: DEN-zil
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

From a surname which originally denoted a person from the manor of Denzell in Cornwall. This given name was borne by several members of the noble Holles family starting in the 16th century, notably the statesman Denzil Holles (1599-1680). They were named for John Denzel, an ancestor whose home was Denzell.

Related & Similar Names

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
1.8%
Male
98.2%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 77.7 years old

Young (<30) 273
7.1%
Adult (30–60) 572
14.9%
Senior (>60) 2,998
78%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1897 to 2020

📍 State-Wise Distribution

West Virginia 782
Kentucky 361
Missouri 184
Indiana 81
Ohio 80
Oklahoma 44
Arkansas 30
Illinois 29
Texas 27
New York 26

💡 Fun Facts About "Denzil"

  • 0 babies were named Denzil in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1937
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1897
  • Most popular in West Virginia

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