Denilson
Denilson is a boy's name of Portuguese origin.
Meaning
Son of Denis or son of Daniel.
Origin and history
Denilson is a masculine given name popularized in Brazil and Latin America, likely created as an elaboration of Denis or Daniel combined with the English suffix '-son'. It gained international visibility through prominent Brazilian athletes in the late 20th century. In the United States, it remains a rare choice primarily used in recent decades.
Popularity in the United States
731 babies in the United States have been named Denilson since 1880. It ranks #3945 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1819.
States where it is most popular
- CA (50.2 %)
- TX (20.2 %)
- NY (9.9 %)
- FL (7.7 %)
- NJ (3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 106 |
| 2000-2010 | 372 |
| 2010-2019 | 145 |
| 2020-2029 | 108 |
Famous people named Denilson
- Denílson de Oliveira Araújo: Footballer, Sports Commentator
- Denílson Pereira Neves: Footballer
Fun facts
- The name reached international awareness in the late 1990s due to Brazilian footballer Denílson de Oliveira Araújo, who set a world transfer record in 1998.