Total births
10
Girls' name · since 1978
Denyell
Denyell has 10 recorded births since 1978 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1978 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 10
- total births
- 1978–1984
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
Denyell sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 10 recorded since 1978.
Social Security Administration records show Denyell recorded 10 times among girls since 1978, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1978 to 1984.
- 10 total births
- 1978–1984 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 50% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
10 girls have been named Denyell since 1978, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1984.
- 10
- total births
- 1978–1984
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Denyell was born in this single decade.
1978
Single peak year
5 babies were named Denyell in 1978 - its busiest year on record.
Denyell's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Denyell's SSA record in two at 1984 and the more recent half accounts for 50% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 50%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1978, with only 5 births recorded.
Denyell at a glance
Last recorded 1984Peak year
1978
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1978
Denyell popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1978–1984
- Peak year (1978)
- 5
- Annual births at peak, across 7 years of records
Denyell by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Denyell's strongest decade.
5 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Denyell births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
5 births
- 1980s
1980s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 5 births (50% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Denyell? ▼
Denyell has been given to 10 babies in the U.S. since 1978, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1984. 5 babies were born in 1978, its single highest year.
When was Denyell most popular? ▼
Denyell was most popular in the 1970s decade with 5 total births. The single peak year was 1978.
How long has the name Denyell been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Denyell since 1978 -- 7 years through the most recent 1984 data.
What names are similar to Denyell? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Denise, Dena, Denice, Denisse, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Denyell's data
- Denyell's usage has stayed within range of its 1970s decade-level peak (5 total births) through the 1980s (5) -- 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 Denyell
Nearby Names Like Denyell
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Denyell
Denise Girl
#1896 373,422 births
Dena Girl
#4674 32,479 births
Denice Girl
#13620 10,649 births
Denisse Girl
#1959 7,370 births
Denisha Girl
4,306 births
Compare Denyell side by side: Denyell vs Denise Denyell vs Dena Denyell vs Denice
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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, 1978–1984 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Denyell: Baby Name Since 1978 - 10 Births, Peak 1978." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/denyell. 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 Denyell 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.