boys' name · peaked 1982

Denard

Every Denard since 1953 — 701 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
0.010.010.020.0218801900192019401960198020002020Peak 1982Boys
Rank 2025
among boys
Babies in 2025
<5
named Denard
Peak year
1982
33 babies
All-time total
701
since 1953

The story of Denard

Denard is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.

Since 1953, 701 American babies have been named Denard. Its peak came in 1982, when 33 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.

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 Denard stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Denard year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Boys Boys rank
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017 7 #9,943
2016 5 #12,666
2015 7 #9,804
2014 5 #12,530
2013 6 #11,072
2012 8 #9,061
2011 7 #9,887
2010 5 #12,728
2009 9 #8,466
2008 8 #9,196
2007 8 #9,107
2006 7 #9,825
2005 11 #6,748
2004
2003 6 #9,884
2002 7 #8,677
2001 5 #10,986
2000 7 #8,417
1995 9 #6,036
1990 22 #2,883
1985 26 #2,134
1980 10 #3,913
1975 6 #4,954
1970 9 #3,344
1965 12 #2,393
1960 10 #2,729
1955
1950
1945
1940
1935
1930
1925
1920
1915
1910
1905
1900
1895
1890
1885
1880

Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Denard in 2025?

Denard did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.

How many people are named Denard?

701 babies have been named Denard in the United States since 1953, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Denard most popular?

Denard peaked in 1982, when 33 newborns received the name.

Is Denard a boy or girl name?

Denard is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Denard rising or falling?

Denard is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

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