Denzel
Denzel is a boy's name of Celtic origin.
Meaning
From the high stronghold or place name Denzell in Cornwall.
Origin and history
Denzel is a given name of Cornish origin, derived from the place name Denzell in Cornwall, England. It gained significant popularity in the United States during the late 20th century, largely influenced by the acclaim of actor Denzel Washington. It continues to be consistently used as a masculine name in modern American culture.
Popularity in the United States
11,738 babies in the United States have been named Denzel since 1880. It ranks #1091 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1036.
States where it is most popular
- NY (13.3 %)
- CA (9.5 %)
- TX (9.2 %)
- FL (8.2 %)
- IL (7.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 11 |
| 1910-1920 | 155 |
| 1920-1930 | 265 |
| 1930-1940 | 202 |
| 1940-1950 | 154 |
| 1950-1960 | 123 |
| 1960-1970 | 68 |
| 1970-1980 | 26 |
| 1980-1990 | 248 |
| 1990-2000 | 5,453 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,121 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,826 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,086 |
Famous people named Denzel
- Denzel Washington: Actor, Director
- Denzel Valentine: Basketball Player
- Denzel Ward: Football Player
Fun facts
- The name originally stems from a manor house and estate named Denzell in St. Mawgan parish, Cornwall.
- Its modern usage in the U.S. was strongly popularized by Academy Award-winning actor Denzel Washington.