Total births
102
Boys' name · since 1915
Densel
102 babies named Densel in U.S. Social Security records since 1915, with the highest year being 1921. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 102
- total births
- 1915–2023
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 46%
- born in that decade
Densel sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 102 recorded since 1915.
Social Security Administration records show Densel recorded 102 times among boys since 1915, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1915 to 2023.
- 102 total births
- 1915–2023 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 46% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
102 boys have been named Densel since 1915, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 2023.
- 102
- total births
- 1915–2023
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 46%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
46% of everyone ever named Densel was born in this single decade.
1921
Single peak year
11 babies were named Densel in 1921 - its busiest year on record.
Densel's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Densel's SSA record in two at 1928 and the more recent half accounts for 44% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 56%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1920, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1921 peak of 11, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Densel at a glance
Last recorded 2023Peak year
1921
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1915
Densel popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1915–2023
- Peak year (1921)
- 11
- Annual births at peak, across 109 years of records
Densel by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Densel's strongest decade.
47 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 46% of all-time use.
Densel births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 15
1910s
15 births
- 1920s
1920s
47 births
- 1930s 18
1930s
18 births
- 1950s 10
1950s
10 births
- 1990s 6
1990s
6 births
- 2020s 6
2020s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 47 births (46% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Densel? ▼
102 babies have been named Densel since 1915. It was last recorded in 2023. The peak year was 1921 with 11 births.
When was Densel most popular? ▼
Densel was most popular in the 1920s decade with 47 total births. The single peak year was 1921.
How long has the name Densel been used? ▼
Records for Densel go back to 1915, giving 109 years of history through 2023.
What names are similar to Densel? ▼
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 Densel's data
- Densel's decade-level peak was the 1920s (47 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Densel
Nearby Names Like Densel
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Densel
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 Densel side by side: Densel vs Dennis Densel vs Denis Densel vs Denver
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1915–2023 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Densel: Baby Name Since 1915 - 102 Births, Peak 1921." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/densel. 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 Densel 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 June 2026.