Denton
About Denton
Denton has never been extremely popular but maintains a steady, modest usage throughout English-speaking countries. The name conveys a sense of reliability and strength, with its strong consonant sounds and traditional English resonance. It appeals to parents looking for a less common name that still sounds familiar and professional. Historically, the name gained some recognition through various notable individuals, including towns named Denton in Texas and elsewhere. It can make an honor name for grandpa Dennis.
Pronounced DEN-tun.
As of October 2026, Denton ranked #3529 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #724 in 1881.
AI-written. Reviewed by Sophie Kihm
Sources: US popularity data is from the Social Security Administration. Meanings and origins are from Nameberry's name references.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #2,550 | 48 | 25 |
| 2015 | #2,437 | 52 | 27.1 |
| 2016 | #2,845 | 42 | 22.1 |
| 2017 | #2,354 | 55 | 29.7 |
| 2018 | #3,257 | 35 | 19.3 |
| 2019 | #3,064 | 39 | 21.7 |
| 2020 | #3,033 | 38 | 22 |
| 2021 | #4,039 | 26 | 14.9 |
| 2022 | #3,111 | 39 | 22.3 |
| 2023 | #3,185 | 38 | 22.2 |
| 2024 | #3,995 | 27 | 15.7 |
| 2025 | #3,529 | 32 | 18.7 |
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Denton on lists
Famous Dentons
- Denton True "Cy" Young
American baseball pitcher
- Denton Arthur Cooley
American surgeon who first implanted a total artificial heart
- Denton Dennis Lake
American politician from New York
- James Thomas Denton
American actor
Denton in pop culture
- Bryan Denton
character in musical and film "Newsies"
- J.C Denton
character in video game "Deus Ex"
- Denton
setting for film "The Rocky Horror Picture Show"
- Denton
Texas, USA