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).

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