Denali
1 country#2326 in United States, 2025Popularity over time in 🇺🇸 United States
Denali’s recorded births by year, scaled to its own peak year.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
2,479 births recorded 1977–2025 · currently #2326 · peaked in 2022 with 135 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Alaska, Florida, New York
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Denali’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #2978 | — |
| 2007 | #3721 | ↓743 |
| 2008 | #3084 | ↑637 |
| 2009 | #3126 | ↓42 |
| 2010 | #3689 | ↓563 |
| 2011 | #3496 | ↑193 |
| 2012 | #3364 | ↑132 |
| 2013 | #2769 | ↑595 |
| 2014 | #3005 | ↓236 |
| 2015 | #2773 | ↑232 |
| 2016 | #2739 | ↑34 |
| 2017 | #2635 | ↑104 |
| 2018 | #2275 | ↑360 |
| 2019 | #2593 | ↓318 |
| 2020 | #2441 | ↑152 |
| 2021 | #2131 | ↑310 |
| 2022 | #2048 | ↑83 |
| 2023 | #2352 | ↓304 |
| 2024 | #2099 | ↑253 |
| 2025 | #2326 | ↓227 |
Frequently asked questions about Denali
Is Denali a popular name?
Yes — Denali currently ranks #2326 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Denali more common for boys or girls?
Denali is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Denali most popular?
Denali peaked in 2022 in United States, with 135 recorded births that year.
Is Denali rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Denali’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #9652 in 1977 to #2326 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Denali?
At least 2,479 babies have been recorded with the name Denali across official birth statistics in 1 country.
What names are similar in popularity to Denali?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Denali include Debora, Delta, Echo, Ellory.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to Denali in United States, 2025 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.