Denton
Denton is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Settlement in the valley or farmstead near a dene.
Origin and history
Denton is an English surname-turned-given name derived from a placename meaning 'settlement in the valley'. It has maintained a steady but low-key presence in the United States over the last century. It offers a classic, traditional habitational name style similar to names like Trenton or Preston.
Popularity in the United States
5,143 babies in the United States have been named Denton since 1880. It ranks #1705 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1727.
States where it is most popular
- TX (39.3 %)
- PA (16.3 %)
- CA (13.3 %)
- OK (10.3 %)
- MO (3.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 13 |
| 1890-1900 | 9 |
| 1900-1910 | 10 |
| 1910-1920 | 273 |
| 1920-1930 | 389 |
| 1930-1940 | 408 |
| 1940-1950 | 471 |
| 1950-1960 | 423 |
| 1960-1970 | 359 |
| 1970-1980 | 397 |
| 1980-1990 | 516 |
| 1990-2000 | 670 |
| 2000-2010 | 527 |
| 2010-2019 | 478 |
| 2020-2029 | 200 |
Nicknames
Dent
Fun facts
- The name originally denoted someone from one of several towns in England named Denton, derived from Old English 'dene' (valley) and 'tun' (town).
- Denton has appeared consistently in official U.S. birth records since 1880, maintaining a modest but enduring presence.