Denilson
Every Denilson since 1997 — 731 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Denilson
Denilson is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,254 in 2025 with 18 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1997, 731 American babies have been named Denilson. Its peak came in 2002, when 64 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Denilson stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Denilson year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18 | #5,254 |
| 2024 | 25 | #4,228 |
| 2023 | 16 | #5,724 |
| 2022 | 23 | #4,462 |
| 2021 | 9 | #8,332 |
| 2020 | 17 | #5,303 |
| 2019 | 12 | #6,873 |
| 2018 | 11 | #7,247 |
| 2017 | 12 | #6,787 |
| 2016 | 12 | #6,823 |
| 2015 | 9 | #8,201 |
| 2014 | 15 | #5,798 |
| 2013 | 13 | #6,334 |
| 2012 | 20 | #4,736 |
| 2011 | 15 | #5,739 |
| 2010 | 26 | #3,921 |
| 2009 | 18 | #5,145 |
| 2008 | 26 | #3,957 |
| 2007 | 23 | #4,268 |
| 2006 | 40 | #2,844 |
| 2005 | 54 | #2,212 |
| 2004 | 35 | #2,904 |
| 2003 | 44 | #2,401 |
| 2002 | 64 | #1,796 |
| 2001 | 43 | #2,316 |
| 2000 | 25 | #3,332 |
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Famous people named Denilson
- Denilson Martins Nascimento Soccer player · b. 1976
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Denilson in 2025?
Denilson ranked #5,254 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 18 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Denilson?
731 babies have been named Denilson in the United States since 1997, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Denilson most popular?
Denilson peaked in 2002, when 64 newborns received the name.
Is Denilson a boy or girl name?
Denilson is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Denilson rising or falling?
Denilson is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Denilson?
Well-known people named Denilson include Denilson Martins Nascimento (soccer player).