Total births
152
Boys' name · since 1915
Densil
152 babies named Densil in U.S. Social Security records since 1915, with the highest year being 1928. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 152
- total births
- 1915–1963
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
Densil is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 152 have been recorded since 1915.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Densil has been recorded 152 times among boys since 1915, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1915 to 1963.
- 152 total births
- 1915–1963 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 36% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
152 boys have been named Densil since 1915, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1963.
- 152
- total births
- 1915–1963
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
36% of everyone ever named Densil was born in this single decade.
1928
Single peak year
12 babies were named Densil in 1928 - its busiest year on record.
Densil's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Densil splits its recorded history at 1935: 44% of all births land in the more recent half, 56% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1920 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1928 peak of 12 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Densil at a glance
Last recorded 1963Peak year
1928
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1915
Densil popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1915–1963
- Peak year (1928)
- 12
- Annual births at peak, across 49 years of records
Densil by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Densil's strongest decade.
55 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 36% of all-time use.
Densil births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 8
1910s
8 births
- 1920s
1920s
55 births
- 1930s
1930s
47 births
- 1940s
1940s
25 births
- 1950s 10
1950s
10 births
- 1960s 7
1960s
7 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 55 births (36% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Densil? ▼
152 babies have been named Densil since 1915. It was last recorded in 1963. The peak year was 1928 with 12 births.
When was Densil most popular? ▼
Densil was most popular in the 1920s decade with 55 total births. The single peak year was 1928.
How long has the name Densil been used? ▼
Records for Densil go back to 1915, giving 49 years of history through 1963.
What names are similar to Densil? ▼
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 Densil's data
- Densil's decade-level peak was the 1920s (55 total births); usage has since declined to 7 in the 1960s -- 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 Densil
Nearby Names Like Densil
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Densil
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 Densil side by side: Densil vs Dennis Densil vs Denis Densil vs Denver
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1915–1963 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Densil: Baby Name Since 1915 - 152 Births, Peak 1928." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/densil. 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 Densil 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.