Girl & boy name
Denim
As of 2025, Denim ranks #880 among American boys' names, according to Social Security records. 271 boys received the name that year. It has climbed from #1415 to #880 over the past five years. Remarkably, 2025 is the strongest year in the entire SSA record for Denim, which stretches back to 1973. Geographically, it's strongest in Louisiana, where it ranks #239 among boy names.
Rankings
Denim popularity, 1880–2025
Where Denim is most popular
Uniqueness score
Well known, but far from crowded — the middle of the field. Based on how many babies per birth were named Denim in the most recent year of SSA data.
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Denim as a girl name
Denim is currently the #1911 girl name in the United States, based on 2025 Social Security data. In raw numbers: 101 babies. Momentum is clearly positive: five years ago it ranked #2682, now it sits at #1911. The name has never been bigger: its all-time peak in a record going back to 1988 is happening right now. State by state, Louisiana leads the way at #597.