unisex name
Denell
duh-NEL (English)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 477
Denell is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 88% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2007 it was given to 6 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 1964, when 25 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1953.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Denell Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1950s to 2000s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 53 |
| 1960s | 160 |
| 1970s | 140 |
| 1980s | 80 |
| 1990s | 38 |
| 2000s | 6 |
How Popular Is Denell?
In 2007, Denell was given to 6 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 Denell
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Denell Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Denell over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Denell
- English duh-NEL
Sibling Names for Denell
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Denell — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Denell
How popular is the name Denell?
In 2007, Denell was given to 6 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 Denell a girl's or a boy's name?
Denell is used for both girls and boys. About 88% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Denell?
Denell has 2 syllables.
When was Denell most popular?
Denell peaked in 1964, when 25 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.