Dennis
Peaked at #16 nationally in 1949, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Dennis has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Dennis — Girls (United States)
StablePeak rank
#955
in 1943
Current rank
#15839
in 2024
Years tracked
103
1914–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1914, Dennis reached its peak popularity for girls in 1943, ranking #955 nationally with 68 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #15071 (2014) to #15839 (2024) — a 5% drop.
As of 2024, Dennis ranks #15839 nationally for girls, with 5 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #15,839 | 5 |
| 2022 | #15,907 | 5 |
| 2021 | #11,377 | 8 |
| 2020 | #13,859 | 6 |
| 2017 | #16,500 | 5 |
| 2016 | #13,271 | 7 |
| 2014 | #15,071 | 6 |
| 2011 | #7,897 | 15 |
Dennis — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#16
in 1949
Current rank
#708
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Dennis reached its peak popularity for boys in 1949, ranking #16 nationally with 21,747 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #487 (2014) to #708 (2024) — a 31% drop.
As of 2024, Dennis ranks #708 nationally for boys, with 376 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #708 | 376 |
| 2023 | #644 | 427 |
| 2022 | #653 | 422 |
| 2021 | #690 | 385 |
| 2020 | #647 | 414 |
| 2019 | #553 | 510 |
| 2018 | #556 | 497 |
| 2017 | #545 | 516 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Dennis most popular?
Dennis was most popular in 1949, when it ranked #16 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Dennis becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently stable; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Dennis?
At least 623,306 babies have been recorded with the name Dennis in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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