Total births
95
Boys' name · since 1923
Denham
Since 1923, U.S. Social Security records show 95 babies named Denham, peaking in 2023. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 95
- total births
- 1923–2025
- years on record
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
Denham is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 95 have been recorded since 1923.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Denham has been recorded 95 times among boys since 1923, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1923 to 2025.
- 95 total births
- 1923–2025 years on record
- 2010s peak decade
- 33% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
95 boys have been named Denham since 1923, peaking in the 2010s, last recorded in 2025.
- 95
- total births
- 1923–2025
- years on record
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
2010s
Peak decade
33% of everyone ever named Denham was born in this single decade.
2023
Single peak year
9 babies were named Denham in 2023 - its busiest year on record.
Denham's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Denham's SSA record in two at 2011 and the more recent half accounts for 53% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 47%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1923, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2023 peak of 9, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Denham at a glance
Last recorded 2025Peak year
2023
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1923
Denham popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1923–2025
- Peak year (2023)
- 9
- Annual births at peak, across 103 years of records
Denham by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Denham's strongest decade.
31 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 33% of all-time use.
Denham births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 5
1920s
5 births
- 1990s 11
1990s
11 births
- 2000s
2000s
22 births
- 2010s
2010s
31 births
- 2020s
2020s
26 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 31 births (33% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Denham? ▼
Since 1923, Social Security records show 95 babies named Denham. The most recent recorded year was 2025. Its busiest year on record was 2023, with 9 births.
When was Denham most popular? ▼
Denham was most popular in the 2010s decade with 31 total births. The single peak year was 2023.
How long has the name Denham been used? ▼
Records for Denham go back to 1923, giving 103 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Denham? ▼
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 Denham's data
- Denham's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (31 total births) through the 2020s (26) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Denham
Nearby Names Like Denham
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Denham
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 Denham side by side: Denham vs Dennis Denham vs Denis Denham 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, 1923–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Denham: Baby Name Since 1923 - 95 Births, Peak 2023." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/denham. 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 Denham 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.