Denzil Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Denzil is an Old French name that means 'valley'. It has evolved from various historical forms and is associated with traits of creativity and uniqueness. The name does not have biblical relevance and gained popularity in England during the 17th century, often linked to the aristocracy.
The name Denzil is most popular in West Virginia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Silent Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Denzil has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Denzil' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 869th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 805th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1119th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2044th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3281st out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 6812th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 12651st out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 4807th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 8072nd out of 9204 names. Discover how the name 'Denzil' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Denzil"
Pronunciation
/ˈdɛn.zɪl/
Origin
Old French
Etymology
The name Denzil is believed to have originated from the Old French name 'Denzil', which may have been derived from a place name in England, possibly connected to the Old French word 'dins', meaning 'valley'.
Meaning
valley
Language Evolution
Denzil, Densil, Densell
Historical Usage
The name Denzil gained popularity in England during the 17th century, particularly in the context of landed gentry and aristocracy.
Variants & Derivatives
Densil, Denzell
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Denzil is seen as a unique and somewhat vintage name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Denzil Washington, an acclaimed American actor, Denzil D. Smith, a British politician
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Denzil"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Denzil"
"Denzil" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 869th of 7545 | 975 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 805th of 6773 | 1,117 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1119th of 7552 | 852 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2044th of 10718 | 335 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 3281st of 16616 | 270 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 6812th of 24088 | 165 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 12651st of 23106 | 44 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 4807th of 9107 | 58 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 8072nd of 9204 | 10 |
Regional Popularity of "Denzil" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
41.38% 586th/1416 |
86.58% 1194th/1379 |
28.28% 669th/2366 |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
40.56% 627th/1546 |
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26.26% 618th/2353 |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
40.64% 905th/2227 |
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29.62% 845th/2853 |
60.61% 1682nd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
48.25% 1417th/2937 |
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41.36% 1455th/3518 |
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| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
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50.15% 2244th/4475 |
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| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
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70.82% 3657th/5164 |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
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Regional Popularity of "Denzil" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
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State-by-State Popularity of "Denzil"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Denzil" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.