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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Dennis — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Denni|Dennise
GreekBoy↓ Declining

Dennis

DEN-us · 2 syllables

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Boy
#708
↓ Declining

Also ranked: Girl #15839 · → Stable

#708
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 34
Peak rank
#644 in 2023
5yr change
-64 ranks
Birth frequency
1.0 per 10,000 births
Sex split
92% boy · 8% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #708 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Greek boy names
Dennis

Popularity score: 34  ·  SSA Rank: #708

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
55
Higher than 55% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Declining
-64 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
80
2 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Score Breakdown

Meaning60

Meaningful origin with moderate historical depth.

Trend18

Less popular now than in recent years.

Uniqueness80

Distinctive — unlikely to be the second one in class.

Feasibility50

Some practical considerations — review details below.

Name DNA
Greek originClassicMythological2-syllableVintageMasculine-leaning unisexMid-century popularWarmDevotional
Character
devoted to festivitywine-loving revelry
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Denniss

unconventionaldeterminedresilientfamilialconnected
STRONG
High confidence

Dennis is a Greek boy name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #708 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Declining · -64 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#708 · rare
Dennis at a Glance
Meaning:Derived from Dionysus, the Greek god of wine and revelry. The name was Latinized and became associated with devotion and festivity in early Christian tradition.
Language root:Greek · Latin
Peak rank:#644 in 2023
5yr change:-64 ranks
Sex usage:92% boy · 8% girl
Notable bearers
Dennis Rodman
Professional basketball player
Dennis Quaid
Actor
Dennis Hopper
Actor and filmmaker
Dennis the Menace
Comic strip character (cultural icon)
Similar Sound
DerekDariusDevon◈DonovanDarren
Similar Style
MarcusJulianAdrian◈VictorRoman
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Dennis
MarcusJulianElenaSophiaGabrielIrisNoahViolet
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Dennis illustration
Name Intelligence
Dennis · Overview
Summary

Dennis is a Greek boy name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #708 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 26/100 → Stable

Strengths
Classic · Mythological character
Dennis carries a warm, grounded, serious quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 64 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
dennis.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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