boy's name
Denilson
deh-NEEL-sun
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 917
Denilson is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 18 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in 2002, when 64 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- Today about 1 in 184,196 babies in the United States is given this name.
- First appears in US birth records in 1997.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Denilson Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 106 |
| 2000s | 372 |
| 2010s | 145 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 108 |
How Popular Is Denilson?
In 2025, Denilson was given to 18 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
Where Denilson Is Used
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 Denilson
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Denilson Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Denilson over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Denilson
- Pronunciation deh-NEEL-sun
Sibling Names for Denilson
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Denilson — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Denilson
How popular is the name Denilson?
In 2025, Denilson was given to 18 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
Is Denilson a girl's or a boy's name?
Denilson is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Denilson?
Denilson has 3 syllables.
When was Denilson most popular?
Denilson peaked in 2002, when 64 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Denilson a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Denilson currently ranks #5,277 in the United States. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.