Denali
Every Denali since 1977 — 2,479 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Denali
Denali is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,338 in 2025 with 78 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1977, 2,479 American babies have been named Denali — about 72% girls and 28% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2022, when 135 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Denali stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Denali year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 78 | #2,338 | 31 | #3,596 |
| 2024 | 91 | #2,106 | 24 | #4,347 |
| 2023 | 77 | #2,358 | 42 | #2,962 |
| 2022 | 94 | #2,053 | 41 | #3,016 |
| 2021 | 88 | #2,135 | 40 | #3,031 |
| 2020 | 71 | #2,447 | 15 | #5,777 |
| 2019 | 67 | #2,607 | 28 | #3,823 |
| 2018 | 80 | #2,280 | 19 | #4,973 |
| 2017 | 66 | #2,639 | 21 | #4,636 |
| 2016 | 63 | #2,746 | 25 | #4,124 |
| 2015 | 63 | #2,785 | 29 | #3,713 |
| 2014 | 56 | #3,015 | 20 | #4,741 |
| 2013 | 62 | #2,777 | 11 | #7,149 |
| 2012 | 48 | #3,382 | 22 | #4,427 |
| 2011 | 45 | #3,509 | 13 | #6,327 |
| 2010 | 42 | #3,700 | 20 | #4,714 |
| 2009 | 54 | #3,131 | 15 | #5,874 |
| 2008 | 55 | #3,088 | 22 | #4,434 |
| 2007 | 43 | #3,732 | 26 | #3,925 |
| 2006 | 57 | #2,993 | 31 | #3,401 |
| 2005 | 51 | #3,093 | 41 | #2,673 |
| 2004 | 56 | #2,863 | 31 | #3,174 |
| 2003 | 46 | #3,196 | 33 | #2,942 |
| 2002 | 50 | #2,946 | 29 | #3,125 |
| 2001 | 44 | #3,155 | 17 | #4,532 |
| 2000 | 40 | #3,347 | 8 | #7,613 |
| 1995 | 21 | #4,718 | 6 | #8,054 |
| 1990 | 7 | #10,500 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Denali in 2025?
Denali ranked #2,338 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 78 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Denali?
2,479 babies have been named Denali in the United States since 1977, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Denali most popular?
Denali peaked in 2022, when 135 newborns received the name.
Is Denali a boy or girl name?
Denali is used for both: about 72% of babies named Denali have been girls and 28% boys.
Is the name Denali rising or falling?
Denali is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.