Denver
Denver is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Danene ford or green ford.
Origin and history
Denver originated as an English place name and surname derived from Old English roots meaning 'Danene ford' or 'green ford'. It became widely recognized due to Denver, Colorado, which was named after politician James W. Denver. In recent years, it has risen steadily in popularity in the U.S. as a unisex place name for boys.
Popularity in the United States
19,178 babies in the United States have been named Denver since 1880. It ranks #847 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #501.
States where it is most popular
- OH (12.4 %)
- KY (11.2 %)
- WV (11 %)
- TX (8 %)
- MO (4.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 18 |
| 1890-1900 | 51 |
| 1900-1910 | 136 |
| 1910-1920 | 989 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,775 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,424 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,498 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,295 |
| 1960-1970 | 984 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,049 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,036 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,496 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,521 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,339 |
| 2020-2029 | 3,567 |
Famous people named Denver
- Denver Pyle: Actor, Director
Fun facts
- The name gains much of its modern familiarity from the capital city of Colorado.
- It derives from Old English elements referring to a ford crossing associated with Danes or a valley.