gender neutral
Denis
devoted to Dionysus
About Denis
Classic and unassuming, this name offers reliability without blandness. Denis represents the kind of choice that wears well over decades, never feeling out of place regardless of era or context. The traditional spelling provides a slight European flair compared to more common variants, adding subtle distinction. Parents who value names with proven staying power often gravitate toward Denis—it's worked for generations and shows no signs of obsolescence. The name's straightforward nature means pronunciation issues are virtually nonexistent, a practical advantage in our diverse world. Denis pairs effortlessly with virtually any middle name style, from traditional to modern, serious to playful. It's neither too formal nor too casual, striking that elusive middle ground that works everywhere from family gatherings to professional settings.
Popularity of the Name Denis
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #609 | ||||
| 1881 | #611 | ||||
| 1882 | #547 | ||||
| 1883 | #741 | ||||
| 1884 | #877 | ||||
| 1885 | #658 | ||||
| 1886 | #781 | ||||
| 1887 | #700 | ||||
| 1888 | #835 | ||||
| 1889 | #899 | ||||
| 1890 | #826 | ||||
| 1892 | #697 | ||||
| 1893 | #850 | ||||
| 1894 | #979 | ||||
| 1895 | #614 | ||||
| 1896 | #736 | ||||
| 1898 | #670 | ||||
| 1900 | #702 | ||||
| 1904 | #898 | ||||
| 1905 | #940 | ||||
| 1911 | #996 | #95 | |||
| 1912 | #974 | #84 | |||
| 1917 | #937 | #98 | |||
| 1918 | #967 | #111 | |||
| 1920 | #992 | #111 | |||
| 1922 | #950 | #139 | |||
| 1924 | #920 | #125 | |||
| 1925 | #804 | #112 | |||
| 1926 | #700 | #92 | |||
| 1927 | #763 | #121 | |||
| 1928 | #781 | #110 | |||
| 1929 | #745 | #108 | |||
| 1930 | #664 | #94 | |||
| 1931 | #596 | #95 | |||
| 1932 | #587 | #85 | |||
| 1933 | #457 | #104 | |||
| 1934 | #476 | #93 | |||
| 1935 | #431 | #83 | |||
| 1936 | #434 | #73 | |||
| 1937 | #394 | #75 | |||
| 1938 | #359 | #76 | |||
| 1939 | #317 | #61 | |||
| 1940 | #346 | #63 | |||
| 1941 | #332 | #64 | |||
| 1942 | #311 | #58 | |||
| 1943 | #330 | #58 | |||
| 1944 | #337 | #77 | |||
| 1945 | #329 | #64 | |||
| 1946 | #307 | #69 | |||
| 1947 | #309 | #59 | |||
| 1948 | #323 | #76 | |||
| 1949 | #338 | #67 | |||
| 1950 | #312 | #60 | |||
| 1951 | #296 | #61 | |||
| 1952 | #277 | #76 | |||
| 1953 | #291 | #96 | |||
| 1954 | #297 | #82 | |||
| 1955 | #333 | #109 | |||
| 1956 | #335 | #120 | |||
| 1957 | #387 | #129 | |||
| 1958 | #387 | #147 | |||
| 1959 | #410 | #151 | |||
| 1960 | #416 | #160 | |||
| 1961 | #459 | #196 | |||
| 1962 | #439 | #193 | |||
| 1963 | #455 | #188 | |||
| 1964 | #477 | #248 | #21 | ||
| 1965 | #474 | #24 | |||
| 1966 | #461 | #203 | #26 | ||
| 1967 | #515 | #202 | #27 | ||
| 1968 | #504 | #221 | #27 | ||
| 1969 | #556 | #248 | #29 | ||
| 1970 | #570 | #237 | #28 | ||
| 1971 | #633 | #30 | |||
| 1972 | #626 | #35 | |||
| 1973 | #702 | #42 | |||
| 1974 | #710 | #44 | |||
| 1975 | #754 | #48 | |||
| 1976 | #711 | #50 | |||
| 1977 | #753 | #54 | |||
| 1978 | #828 | #57 | |||
| 1979 | #835 | #53 | |||
| 1980 | #790 | #58 | |||
| 1981 | #781 | #56 | |||
| 1982 | #973 | #55 | |||
| 1983 | #885 | #54 | |||
| 1985 | #919 | #55 | |||
| 1986 | #861 | #56 | |||
| 1987 | #938 | #70 | |||
| 1989 | #950 | #79 | |||
| 1990 | #997 | #68 | |||
| 1991 | #962 | #68 | #288 | ||
| 1998 | #867 | #118 | #442 | ||
| 1999 | #679 | #110 | #514 | ||
| 2000 | #664 | #122 | #521 | ||
| 2001 | #566 | #107 | #535 | ||
| 2002 | #665 | #96 | #519 | ||
| 2003 | #542 | #117 | #619 | ||
| 2004 | #614 | #130 | #561 | ||
| 2005 | #510 | #146 | #574 | ||
| 2006 | #481 | #119 | #677 | ||
| 2007 | #542 | #125 | #948 | ||
| 2008 | #526 | #133 | #719 | ||
| 2009 | #628 | #161 | #762 | ||
| 2010 | #487 | #180 | #697 | ||
| 2011 | #451 | #167 | #865 | ||
| 2012 | #471 | #189 | #964 | ||
| 2013 | #400 | #163 | |||
| 2014 | #403 | #148 | #900 | ||
| 2015 | #376 | #181 | #897 | ||
| 2016 | #355 | #145 | |||
| 2017 | #284 | #146 | #889 | ||
| 2018 | #285 | #189 | |||
| 2019 | #286 | #149 | |||
| 2020 | #281 | #180 | |||
| 2021 | #369 | #182 | |||
| 2022 | #356 | #179 | |||
| 2023 | #436 | #220 | |||
| 2024 | #455 | #194 | |||
| 2025 | #489 | #230 | |||
| 1903 | #99 | ||||
| 1908 | #122 | ||||
| 1909 | #109 | ||||
| 1910 | #132 | ||||
| 1913 | #116 | ||||
| 1914 | #113 | ||||
| 1915 | #98 | ||||
| 1916 | #114 | ||||
| 1919 | #126 | ||||
| 1923 | #119 | ||||
| 1984 | #54 | ||||
| 1988 | #71 | ||||
| 1992 | #91 | #259 | |||
| 1993 | #93 | #345 | |||
| 1994 | #91 | #305 | |||
| 1995 | #83 | #346 | |||
| 1996 | #113 | #366 | |||
| 1997 | #93 | #369 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Denis
Names Similar to Denis
Nicknames for Denis
- Den
- Denny
- D.J.
- Nis
Famous People Named Denis
| Denis Leary | American actor and comedian |
| Denis Shapovalov | Canadian professional tennis player |
| Denis Villeneuve | Canadian film director |
| Denis Law | Scottish former footballer |
| Denis O'Hare | American actor |
| Denis Istomin | Uzbekistani professional tennis player |
| Denis Johnson | American writer |
| Denis Savard | Canadian former ice hockey player |
| Denis Gagnon | Canadian fashion designer |
| Denis Potvin | Canadian former ice hockey player |
| Denis Coderre | Canadian politician and former Mayor of Montreal |
| Denis Ménochet | French actor |
| Denis Lawson | Scottish actor |
| Denis Kang | Canadian mixed martial artist |
| Denis Matsuev | Russian classical pianist |
| Denis Menchov | Russian former professional cyclist |
| Denis Suarez | Spanish footballer |
| Denis Compton | English cricketer |
| Denis Norden | British comedy writer and television presenter |
| Denis Thatcher | Husband of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher |
Characters Named Denis
| Denis Reynolds | From the TV show "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" |
| Denis Doyle | From the novel "American Psycho" by Bret Easton Ellis |
| Denis Kozlov | From the TV series "Big Little Lies" |
| Denis Lemieux | From the movie "Slap Shot" |
| Denis Cooverman | From the film "I Love You, Beth Cooper" |
| Denis Ryland | From the TV series "The 4400" |
| Denis Frogman | From the animated series "X-Men - Evolution" |
| Denis Duffy | From the TV series "The Simpsons" |
| Denis St. Antoine | From the novel "The Green Brain" by Frank Herbert |
| Denis Pearson | From the TV series "My Parents Are Aliens" |
| Denis Mitchell Jr. | From the TV series "Dennis the Menace" |
| Denis Carrington | From the film "Summer of '42" |
| Denis Muggins | From the TV series "EastEnders" |
| Denis McCleary | From the film "Fido" |
| Denis Dimbleby Bagley | From the novel "The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making" by Catherynne M. Valente |
| Denis Murdock | From the TV series "Dead Like Me" |
| Denis DeBeau | From the film "Me, Myself & Irene" |
| Denis Mitchell | From the TV series "Dennis the Menace" - 1986 |
| Denis | From the animated series "Denis and Me" |