Total births
701
Boys' name · since 1953
Denard
Since 1953, U.S. Social Security records show 701 babies named Denard, peaking in 1982. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 701
- total births
- 1953–2017
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
701 boys have been named Denard since 1953, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Denard has been recorded 701 times among boys since 1953, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1953 to 2017.
- 701 total births
- 1953–2017 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 32% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
701 boys have been named Denard since 1953, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2017.
- 701
- total births
- 1953–2017
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
32% of everyone ever named Denard was born in this single decade.
1982
Single peak year
33 babies were named Denard in 1982 - its busiest year on record.
Denard's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Denard splits its recorded history at 1986: 49% of all births land in the more recent half, 51% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1962 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1982 peak of 33 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Denard at a glance
Last recorded 2017Peak year
1982
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1953
Denard popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1953–2017
- Peak year (1982)
- 33
- Annual births at peak, across 65 years of records
Denard by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Denard's strongest decade.
226 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 32% of all-time use.
Denard births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 32
1950s
32 births
- 1960s 78
1960s
78 births
- 1970s
1970s
108 births
- 1980s
1980s
226 births
- 1990s
1990s
139 births
- 2000s 68
2000s
68 births
- 2010s 50
2010s
50 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 226 births (32% of all-time use).
How Denard compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Denard's total volume
Denard vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Denard by state
Where Denard concentrates geographically, total births since 1953
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Denard? ▼
Since 1953, Social Security records show 701 babies named Denard. The most recent recorded year was 2017. Its busiest year on record was 1982, with 33 births.
When was Denard most popular? ▼
Denard was most popular in the 1980s decade with 226 total births. The single peak year was 1982.
Where is Denard most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Denard are Florida (19 births), Georgia (5 births), Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Denard been used? ▼
Records for Denard go back to 1953, giving 65 years of history through 2017.
What names are similar to Denard? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Dennis, Denis, Denver, Denny, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Denard's data
- Denard's decade-level peak was the 1980s (226 total births); usage has since declined to 50 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Florida records the most Denards (19 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Florida names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Denard
Nearby Names Like Denard
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Denard
Dennis Boy
#708 621,000 births
Denis Boy
#1641 20,733 births
Denver Boy
#488 19,178 births
Denny Boy
#4326 15,417 births
Denzel Boy
#1026 11,738 births
Compare Denard side by side: Denard vs Dennis Denard vs Denis Denard vs Denver
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1953–2017 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Denard: Baby Name Since 1953 - 701 Births, Peak 1982." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/denard. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Denard draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.