Dennis
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Follower of Dionysius
Background: The name Dennis originates from the Greek name 'Dionysios,' which means 'follower of Dionysius.' This name was later adapted into Latin as 'Denis,' maintaining its original meaning related to the Greek god of wine and ecstasy.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#51
Total births
623,306
Most popular decade
1950s
(614,352 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-220 ranks)
Years in Top 100
51
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
99.6% male
0.4% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 128
- First year rank
- #105
- Peak year
- 1952
- Peak year births
- 24,552
- Peak rank
- #18
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 376
- Recent rank
- #707
Female
- First year
- 1914
- First year births
- 8
- First year rank
- #2,638
- Peak year
- 1947
- Peak year births
- 72
- Peak rank
- #1,047
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 5
- Recent rank
- #15,243
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).