Data-driven SSA statistics, rankings, and historical trends for Denver.
✦ From the city of Denver🌍 Other
National Rank (2025)#836
All-Time Peak Rank#778Achieved 2021
Total U.S. Births4,235since 1880
Unisex Distribution63.9% Boy / 36.1% GirlLeans Male
First Recorded1913Last seen: 2025
Peak Decade2020s365 births in 2021
💡 The Denver Vibe: Considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
🌍 Meaning & Etymology
Primary MeaningFrom the city of Denver
Language OriginOther
Origin Typeuncertain
Derived from the city of Denver, Colorado. The city was named after James W. Denver. The surname Denver itself has an uncertain etymology, possibly from Old English 'denu' (valley) and 'fær' (crossing), or from French 'd'Anvers' (from Anvers).
Common Nicknames
DenDenny
Pronunciation:DEN-ver
Etymology confidence:
Medium
· Under review
📖 The Story Behind Denver
According to SSA data, Denver achieved its highest historical rank of #778 in 2021. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2021 with 365 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 65.5%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 40 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Registration footprint of Denver across 145 years of SSA data.
5-Year Trajectory
Rising
10-Year Shift
+65.5% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record365births in 2021
Years in Top 1000 yrs
Years in Top 5000 yrs
Registry Streak40 yrs
Historical VolatilityStable Profile
Largest 1-Year JumpN/A
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s: 0
1890s: 0
1900s: 0
1910s: 23
1920s: 38
1930s: 6
1940s: 0
1950s: 6
1960s: 0
1970s: 29
1980s: 50
1990s: 165
2000s: 366
2010s: 1,521
2020s: 2,031
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesDen-ver
Letter Count6 letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Length Percentile
Longer than 25.7% of names
Linguistic Profile: Longer than 25.7% 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, Georgia, Maryland, Mississippi, Michigan
