Denton
2 countries#3513 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Denton was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
5,143 births recorded 1881–2025 · currently #3513 · peaked in 1994 with 89 births
Most common in: Texas, Pennsylvania, California, Oklahoma, Missouri
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
60 births recorded 1996–2019 · peaked in 2007 with 6 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
60 births recorded 1996–2019 · peaked in 2007 with 6 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Denton’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1994 | — |
| 2007 | #2643 | ↓649 |
| 2008 | #2583 | ↑60 |
| 2009 | #2623 | ↓40 |
| 2010 | #2682 | ↓59 |
| 2011 | #2376 | ↑306 |
| 2012 | #2380 | ↓4 |
| 2013 | #2278 | ↑102 |
| 2014 | #2542 | ↓264 |
| 2015 | #2429 | ↑113 |
| 2016 | #2838 | ↓409 |
| 2017 | #2345 | ↑493 |
| 2018 | #3240 | ↓895 |
| 2019 | #3052 | ↑188 |
| 2020 | #3025 | ↑27 |
| 2021 | #4011 | ↓986 |
| 2022 | #3100 | ↑911 |
| 2023 | #3177 | ↓77 |
| 2024 | #3986 | ↓809 |
| 2025 | #3513 | ↑473 |
Frequently asked questions about Denton
Is Denton a popular name?
Yes — Denton currently ranks #3513 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Denton more common for boys or girls?
Denton is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Denton most popular?
Denton peaked in 1994 in United States, with 89 recorded births that year.
Is Denton rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Denton’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #706 in 1881 to #3513 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Denton?
At least 5,203 babies have been recorded with the name Denton across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Denton popular in more than one country?
Yes — Denton appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Denton?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Denton include Cylus, Darrow, Devontae.
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