How Many People Are Named Denzil?

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

Denzil
Very Rare
English surname used as a first name

Denzil is a rare, old-world name that's been around since the early 20th century; only 1,573 people in the US today carry it, making up just 1 in 209,791 Americans. With most Denzils over 60, this name definitely skews towards the older generation.

~1,573
Living in US
1 in 209,791
Americans
1937
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
English occupational surname (one who rides)
🌐
Origin
English surname used as a first name
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Determined Traditional Resolute
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,573
Worldwide Bearers
#38,065
Global Rank
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
233
🇵🇭 Philippines
140
🇦🇺 Australia
138
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
108
🇳🇿 New Zealand
99
🇧🇭 Bahrain
59
🇰🇼 Kuwait
57
🇰🇪 Kenya
19
🇧🇷 Brazil
18
🇻🇪 Venezuela
17

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,572 (100%)
♀ Female
1 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 80
209
Would be under 30 (5%)
579
Would be 30–60 (15%)
3,055
Would be over 60 (79%)

All 3,843 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: 1937

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
94
Classic Feel
82
Modern Appeal
18
International
5

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

📜 Denzil Through the Generations

Denzil reached its peak popularity in 1937 with 96 births, but its usage has steadily declined since then. Today, the average age of someone named Denzil is 80, with 79% of them being over 60 years old. This distribution paints a picture of a name that's deeply rooted in the past, with fewer younger individuals adopting it.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

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

✨ Similar Names to Denzil

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Denzil's English surname used as a first name roots

📄 About the Name Denzil

How Many People Have the Name Denzil?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,573 people in the United States currently share the name Denzil. That works out to roughly 1 in every 209,791 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Denzil a Common or Rare Name?

Denzil 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 Denzil Mean?

Denzil means "English occupational surname (one who rides)" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Denzil in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Denzil Most Popular?

The name Denzil reached peak popularity in 1937, with 96 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 Denzil?

Approximately 1,573 people named Denzil live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,843. That works out to roughly 1 in 209,791 Americans.

Is Denzil a rare name?

Denzil is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 209,791 Americans has this name.

What does the name Denzil mean?

Denzil means "English occupational surname (one who rides)" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.

Is Denzil more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Denzil are male and 0% are female.

When was Denzil most popular?

Denzil peaked in 1937 with 96 births that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 US1,573
All-Time Births3,843
1 in X1 in 209,791
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age80
Peak Year1937
World Rank#38,065
Male %100%
Female %0%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.