Denton
Boy name · #3516 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Denton? In official American birth records, Denton has been tracked continuously since 1881, giving it 144 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 32 baby boys were named Denton, placing it at #3516 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #2429, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 56,250 boys born in 2025 was named Denton.
Babies named Denton per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 144-year story
Denton first appears in the Social Security records in 1881, when 7 boys received the name. Its peak came in 1994, when 89 boys were named Denton — good for #1218 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Denton against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Denton in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Denton is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Denton will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Denton is most common
State-level data for Denton is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Denton
Statistically, parents drawn to Denton tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Britton, Kelton, Darion, Creighton, and Dejuan.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Denton | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 32 | #3513 |
| 2024 | 27 | #3986 |
| 2023 | 38 | #3177 |
| 2022 | 39 | #3100 |
| 2021 | 26 | #4011 |
| 2020 | 38 | #3025 |
| 2019 | 39 | #3052 |
| 2018 | 35 | #3240 |
| 2017 | 55 | #2345 |
| 2016 | 42 | #2838 |
| 2015 | 52 | #2429 |
| 2014 | 48 | #2542 |
| 2013 | 56 | #2278 |
| 2012 | 53 | #2380 |
| 2011 | 53 | #2376 |
| 2010 | 45 | #2682 |
| 2009 | 47 | #2623 |
| 2008 | 48 | #2583 |
| 2007 | 46 | #2643 |
| 2006 | 67 | #1994 |
| 2005 | 48 | #2399 |
| 2004 | 49 | #2316 |
| 2003 | 37 | #2674 |
| 2002 | 54 | #2019 |
| 2001 | 61 | #1816 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Denton?
In official American birth records, the name Denton first appeared in 1881 (over 144 years ago), when 7 newborn boys received the name. It has over a century of continuous American history.
Is Denton a popular boy name?
Denton ranked #3516 among boys in 2025 with 32 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #2429.
When was the name Denton most popular?
Denton peaked in 1994, when 89 American boys received the name (ranked #1218 that year). Since 1994 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Denton?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 56,250 newborn American boys was named Denton. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.