Dennis Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Dennis is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Dennis?
Dennis is spelled D-E-N-N-I-S. The name has 6 letters.
Dennis at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Dennis derives from the Greek name Dionysios, meaning “follower of Dionysus”, the ancient Greek god of wine and festivity.
- Origin
- Dennis may derive from the ancient Greek name Dionysios, which is associated with the god Dionysus.
- Pronunciation
- DEN-iss · 2 syllables
Dennis Popularity in 2025
Rank#707
Recorded Births381
- Boys usage rose 1 place to #707 and recorded 5 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Dennis Mean?
Dennis derives from the Greek name Dionysios, meaning “follower of Dionysus”, the ancient Greek god of wine and festivity.
Origin: Dennis may derive from the ancient Greek name Dionysios, which is associated with the god Dionysus.
How Do You Pronounce Dennis?
PronunciationDEN-iss
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Dennis?
- History
- The name Dennis has appeared in English-speaking countries since the medieval period.
Dennis Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2010 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 381 | #707 |
| 2024 | Girls | 5 | #15,293 |
| 2024 | Boys | 376 | #708 |
| 2023 | Boys | 427 | #644 |
| 2022 | Girls | 5 | #15,306 |
| 2022 | Boys | 423 | #652 |
| 2021 | Girls | 8 | #11,146 |
| 2021 | Boys | 385 | #689 |
| 2020 | Girls | 6 | #13,453 |
| 2020 | Boys | 414 | #647 |
| 2019 | Boys | 510 | #553 |
| 2018 | Boys | 497 | #556 |
| 2017 | Girls | 5 | #15,902 |
| 2017 | Boys | 516 | #545 |
| 2016 | Girls | 7 | #12,876 |
| 2016 | Boys | 587 | #510 |
| 2015 | Boys | 592 | #494 |
| 2014 | Girls | 6 | #14,558 |
| 2014 | Boys | 578 | #486 |
| 2013 | Boys | 625 | #454 |
| 2012 | Boys | 661 | #424 |
| 2011 | Girls | 15 | #7,783 |
| 2011 | Boys | 685 | #413 |
| 2010 | Girls | 8 | #12,276 |
When Was Dennis Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1952 · Boys
24,552 recorded births
National rank #18
1951 · Boys
24,264 recorded births
National rank #17
1947 · Boys
23,686 recorded births
National rank #17
1953 · Boys
23,658 recorded births
National rank #19
Where Dennis Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| MD | #364 | 14 |
| NE | #377 | 6 |
| IN | #452 | 15 |
| MS | #471 | 6 |
| NJ | #488 | 15 |
| IA | #493 | 6 |
| MN | #511 | 10 |
| MA | #555 | 8 |