Denílson

Denílson is a boy's name of Portuguese origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 25 boys in the United States.

Denílson at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Portuguese
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Denílson

Denílson belongs to the Portuguese tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Denílson first appears in Social Security records in 1997. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1707 in 1998, and in 2024 25 babies received the name — 713 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Denílson in US records

First recorded (US)
1997
Best US rank
#1707 in 1998
Peak year
2002
Babies named Denílson in 2024
25
Total since 1880
713

Denílson in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1998
Best rank
#2425 in 1999
Babies named Denílson in 2007
3
Total since 1996
16

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Denílson mean?

The meaning of Denílson is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Portuguese origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Denílson a boy or girl name?

Denílson is a boy name. In 2024, 25 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Denílson?

Denílson comes from the Portuguese tradition.

How popular is the name Denílson?

Denílson first appears in US records in 1997. Its best-ever ranking was #1707 in 1998, and 25 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.