How Many People Are Named Denell?

Complete statistics for the name Denell in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Denell
Very Rare
477
Estimated People
1 in 691,824
1 in X Americans
1964
Peak Popularity
Female
Predicted Gender
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⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
58 (12%)
♀ Female
419 (88%)
12%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 53

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📍 State-Wise Distribution
California 25
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 66.7%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Denell

How Many People Have the Name Denell in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 477 people in the United States currently share the name Denell. That works out to roughly 1 in every 691,824 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Denell a Common or Rare Name?

Denell is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Denell Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Denell are covered in full on the Denell name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Denell Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Denell in SSA data, approximately 12% are male and 88% are female. Denell leans female but is used by both genders. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Denell Most Popular?

The name Denell reached peak popularity in 1964, with 25 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Denell Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Denell across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Denell?

Approximately 477 people in the United States share the name Denell, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Denell a rare name?

Denell is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 691,824 Americans has this name.

What does the name Denell mean?

The meaning and origin of Denell is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Denell more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 12% of people named Denell are male and 88% are female. The predicted gender is Female.

When was Denell most popular?

The name Denell reached its peak in 1964, with 25 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People477
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 691,824
GenderFemale
Avg Age53
Peak Year1964
Male %12%
Female %88%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page for full details.