Denim

Denim is a unisex name of English 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 281 babies in the United States.

Denim at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Denim

Denim belongs to the English & American 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, Denim first appears in Social Security records in 1973 and has been given to 3,467 babies since 1880, including 281 in 2024.

Denim in US records

First recorded (US)
1973
Babies named Denim in 2024
281
Total since 1880
3,467

Denim in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Babies named Denim in 2025
3
Total since 1996
33

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Denim mean?

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

Is Denim a boy or girl name?

Denim is a unisex name. In 2024, 281 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Denim?

Denim comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Denim?

Denim is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1973 and has been given to 3,467 babies since 1880.

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This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].