Denton

Denton is a boy's 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 27 boys in the United States.

Denton at a glance

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

About the name Denton

Denton 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, Denton first appears in Social Security records in 1881. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #724 in 1881, and in 2024 27 babies received the name — 5,111 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Denton in US records

First recorded (US)
1881
Best US rank
#724 in 1881
Peak year
1994
Babies named Denton in 2024
27
Total since 1880
5,111

Denton in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#2501 in 2000
Babies named Denton in 2022
4
Total since 1996
64

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Denton mean?

The meaning of Denton 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 Denton a boy or girl name?

Denton is a boy name. In 2024, 27 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Denton?

Denton comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Denton?

Denton first appears in US records in 1881. Its best-ever ranking was #724 in 1881, and 27 babies were given the name in 2024.

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].