How Many People Are Named Deni?

Complete statistics for the name Deni: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Deni
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Deni is a rare female name, with only 794 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 415,634 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1974 with 22 births, but its usage has been declining since then.

~256
Living in US
1 in 1,294,724
Americans
1974
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Ayla
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Innovative Determined Adventurous
5
Life Path Number

Life-path number 5 represents freedom, adventure, and change.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

287,956
Worldwide Bearers
#3,653
Global Rank
🇮🇩 Indonesia
265,160
🇷🇺 Russia
3,855
🇮🇳 India
3,295
🇨🇩 DR Congo
2,992
🇧🇷 Brazil
2,906
🇺🇸 United States
1,956
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
1,049
🇲🇽 Mexico
583
🇭🇷 Croatia
528
🇨🇦 Canada
290

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
166 (21%)
♀ Female
628 (79%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 38
316
Would be under 30 (38%)
392
Would be 30–60 (47%)
127
Would be over 60 (15%)

All 835 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1974

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
85
Classic Feel
49
Modern Appeal
61
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Deni Through the Generations

Deni has seen a steady decline in popularity since its peak in 1974, reflecting a shift away from names that were once trendy but are now considered somewhat dated. this trend, the name remains a bridge between classic and modern preferences, appealing to those who appreciate traditional sounds yet desire something less common. With an average age of 38, people named Deni are evenly distributed across different age groups, indicating a name that has maintained a consistent presence through the decades.

✨ Similar Names to Deni

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Deni's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Deni

How Many People Have the Name Deni?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 256 people in the United States currently share the name Deni. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,294,724 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Deni a Common or Rare Name?

Deni is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Deni Mean?

Deni means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Deni in SSA data, approximately 21% are male and 79% are female.

When Was Deni Most Popular?

The name Deni reached peak popularity in 1974, with 22 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Deni?

Approximately 256 people named Deni live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 256. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,294,724 Americans.

Is Deni a rare name?

Deni is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,294,724 Americans has this name.

What does the name Deni mean?

Deni means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Deni more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 21% of people named Deni are male and 79% are female.

When was Deni most popular?

Deni peaked in 1974 with 22 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US256
All-Time Births256
1 in X1 in 1,294,724
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age38
Peak Year1974
World Rank#3,653
Male %21%
Female %79%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.