Baby Name Popularity Profile

Denim

Data-driven SSA statistics, rankings, and historical trends for Denim.

✦ Sturdy fabric 🌍 English, French modern
National Rank (2025) #880
All-Time Peak Rank #880 Achieved 2025
Total U.S. Births 2,721 since 1880
Unisex Distribution 70.0% Boy / 30.0% Girl Leans Male
First Recorded 1973 Last seen: 2025
Peak Decade 2020s 271 births in 2025
💡 The Denim Vibe: Considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.

🌍 Meaning & Etymology

Primary Meaning Sturdy fabric
Language Origin English, French
Origin Type multiple
Derived from the French phrase 'serge de Nîmes', meaning 'serge from Nîmes', referring to the sturdy fabric. Adopted as a given name in English-speaking cultures.
Pronunciation: DEN-im
Themes & Categories
modern
Etymology confidence: Low · Under review

📖 The Story Behind Denim

According to SSA data, Denim achieved its highest historical rank of #880 in 2025. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2025 with 271 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 176.5%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 32 consecutive years.

📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)

Registration footprint of Denim across 145 years of SSA data.

5-Year Trajectory Fast Rising
10-Year Shift +176.5% Growth
18801920196020002025

📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 271 births in 2025
Years in Top 100 0 yrs
Years in Top 500 0 yrs
Registry Streak 32 yrs
Historical Volatility Stable Profile
Largest 1-Year Jump N/A
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s: 0
1890s: 0
1900s: 0
1910s: 0
1920s: 0
1930s: 0
1940s: 0
1950s: 0
1960s: 0
1970s: 26
1980s: 16
1990s: 62
2000s: 546
2010s: 1,018
2020s: 1,053

📐 Sound & Spelling Structure

Phonetic Syllables De-nim
Letter Count 5 letters
Spelling Complexity Moderate
Length Percentile Longer than 7.7% of names
Linguistic Profile: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with D, a letter used by only 6.6% of SSA names.

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📍 Authentic State & Regional Rankings

Highest Ranking State Louisiana
Top States Louisiana, Maryland, Georgia, Florida, Texas
States with Data 19
State 2025 Rank Total Births Peak Year 5-Yr Velocity
Louisiana #242 252 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Maryland #834 95 2016 Insufficient historical volume
Georgia #360 153 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Florida #781 157 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Texas #899 287 2025 Insufficient historical volume
New York #1069 206 2007 Insufficient historical volume
Missouri #736 50 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Illinois #690 103 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Tennessee #560 43 2025 Insufficient historical volume
South Carolina #515 26 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Ohio #880 72 2020 Insufficient historical volume
North Carolina #726 42 2025 Insufficient historical volume
California #1211 145 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Alabama #430 25 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Mississippi #342 15 2025 Insufficient historical volume
District of Columbia Unranked 5 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Arkansas Unranked 11 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Michigan #852 22 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Pennsylvania Unranked 28 2014 Insufficient historical volume

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