Total births
426
Unisex name · since 1947
Denys
Denys has 426 recorded births since 1947 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1988 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 426
- total births
- 1947–2010
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 22%
- born in that decade
426 girls have been named Denys since 1947, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Denys recorded 426 times among girls since 1947, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1947 to 2010.
- 426 total births
- 1947–2010 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 22% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
426 girls have been named Denys since 1947, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2010.
- 426
- total births
- 1947–2010
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 22%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
22% of everyone ever named Denys was born in this single decade.
1988
Single peak year
19 babies were named Denys in 1988 - its busiest year on record.
Denys's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Denys's full recorded timeline at 1982, 48% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 52% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1947, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1988 peak of 19 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Denys at a glance
Last recorded 2010Peak year
1988
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1947
Denys popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1947–2010
- Peak year (1988)
- 19
- Annual births at peak, across 64 years of records
Denys popularity over time - boys
215 total births recorded since 1944 (Denys as boys' name)
Denys by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Denys's strongest decade.
94 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 22% of all-time use.
Denys births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 17
1940s
17 births
- 1950s
1950s
40 births
- 1960s
1960s
55 births
- 1970s
1970s
87 births
- 1980s
1980s
94 births
- 1990s
1990s
75 births
- 2000s
2000s
52 births
- 2010s 6
2010s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 94 births (22% of all-time use).
Denys by state
Where Denys concentrates geographically, total births since 1947
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 35 | 8.2% |
California share of Denys's total US births 8.2%
35 of 426 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Denys? ▼
Since 1947, Social Security records show 426 babies named Denys. The most recent recorded year was 2010. Its busiest year on record was 1988, with 19 births.
When was Denys most popular? ▼
Denys was most popular in the 1980s decade with 94 total births. The single peak year was 1988.
Where is Denys most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Denys are California (35 births).
Is Denys a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Denys is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 426 births, and as a boy's name it has 215 births.
How long has the name Denys been used? ▼
Denys has been recorded in Social Security data since 1947, spanning 64 years of data through 2010.
What names are similar to Denys? ▼
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 Denys's data
- Denys's decade-level peak was the 1980s (94 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Denyss (35 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Denys
Nearby Names Like Denys
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Denys
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 Denys side by side: Denys vs Denise Denys vs Dena Denys vs Denice
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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, 1947–2010 (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. "Denys: Baby Name Since 1947 - 426 Births, Peak 1988." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/denys. 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 Denys 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.