Dennis
Dennis derives from the Greek name Dionysios, meaning 'follower of Dionysos,' the Greek god of wine and revelry. The name traveled through French (Denis) before becoming popular in English-speaking countries.
Current Popularity
#708 for boys
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce across most languages
- •Strong vintage appeal with mid-20th century peak popularity
- •Works well in professional settings while remaining approachable
- •The 'menace' association from 'Dennis the Menace' is generally seen as playful rather than negative
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Famous People
Dennis Rodman
NBA Hall of Fame basketball player
Dennis Quaid
Actor known for 'The Day After Tomorrow' and 'The Parent Trap'
Dennis Haysbert
Actor known for '24' and 'The Unit'
Dennis Ritchie
Computer scientist who created the C programming language
Statistics
620,615
Total births since 1880
1952
Peak year
Discovery
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