Boy name
Denzel
As of 2025, Denzel ranks #1166 among American boys' names, according to Social Security records. 177 boys received the name that year. Its position has barely moved over the past five years — a sign of steady, established appeal. SSA records for Denzel go back to 1906; the peak came in 1993 at #311, with 864 babies named that year. Geographically, it's strongest in Massachusetts, where it ranks #620 among boy names.
Rankings
2025 rank
#1166
among boy names
Trend
Stable
last 5 years
All-time peak
#311
in 1993 (1990s)
Babies in 2025
177
boys named Denzel
Denzel popularity, 1880–2025
Where Denzel is most popular
Share of boys born in 2025:lowhighno data (< 5 births)
Strongest states: Maryland (#702), Massachusetts (#620), Minnesota (#718)
Uniqueness score
56/ 100Balanced
everywhereone of a kind
Well known, but far from crowded — the middle of the field. Based on how many babies per birth were named Denzel in the most recent year of SSA data.
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