boy's name
Dencil
DEN-sul (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 274
Dencil is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1977 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1947, when 13 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1916.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Dencil Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1970s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 21 |
| 1920s | 65 |
| 1930s | 81 |
| 1940s | 57 |
| 1950s | 37 |
| 1960s | 8 |
| 1970s | 5 |
How Popular Is Dencil?
In 1977, Dencil was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Dencil
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Dencil Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Dencil over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Dencil
- English DEN-sul
Sibling Names for Dencil
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Dencil — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Dencil
How popular is the name Dencil?
In 1977, Dencil was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Dencil a girl's or a boy's name?
Dencil is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Dencil?
Dencil has 2 syllables.
When was Dencil most popular?
Dencil peaked in 1947, when 13 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.