Deniz
Deniz is a boy's name of Turkish origin.
Meaning
Sea or ocean.
Origin and history
Deniz is a classic Turkish name that translates directly to sea or ocean. Broadly unisex in Turkey, it has seen steady, modest usage in the United States as a given name for boys. Its crisp two-syllable sound gives it a modern yet timeless appeal.
Popularity in the United States
1,212 babies in the United States have been named Deniz since 1880. It ranks #3486 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1688.
States where it is most popular
- NY (43.2 %)
- CA (20.8 %)
- FL (14.9 %)
- NJ (11.8 %)
- TX (5.9 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1970-1980 | 20 |
| 1980-1990 | 77 |
| 1990-2000 | 144 |
| 2000-2010 | 291 |
| 2010-2019 | 436 |
| 2020-2029 | 239 |
Famous people named Deniz
- Deniz Gezmiş: Activist
- Deniz Denizman: Actor
Fun facts
- In Turkey, Deniz is one of the most popular gender-neutral names derived from nature.
- The name directly corresponds to the Turkish vocabulary word for sea.