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Denzel
OriginCornish
Meaning"from the high stronghold"
GenderBoy
About Denzel
The name Denzel peaked for boys at #311 in 1993. The name is most popular in Nebraska, Connecticut, and Connecticut. Denzel is occasionally used for girls in 1993.
2 syllables.
As of September 2026, Denzel ranked #1166 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #311 in 1993.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #1,068 | 183 | 95.3 |
| 2015 | #1,059 | 188 | 98.1 |
| 2016 | #1,111 | 176 | 92.7 |
| 2017 | #1,038 | 194 | 104.8 |
| 2018 | #1,090 | 181 | 99.7 |
| 2019 | #1,173 | 165 | 92 |
| 2020 | #1,188 | 162 | 93.9 |
| 2021 | #1,368 | 135 | 77.2 |
| 2022 | #1,094 | 198 | 113.4 |
| 2023 | #1,094 | 196 | 114.6 |
| 2024 | #1,034 | 215 | 124.8 |
| 2025 | #1,166 | 177 | 103.6 |
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