Denim Unisex

Popularity: #733 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationDEN-im / /ˈdɛn.ɪm/

English; French

Meaning

English: fabric made from denim; French: from Nîmes (the city where denim was originally produced)

Historical & Cultural Background

Denim is a sturdy cotton twill fabric that originated in the late 17th century. It became widely popular in the 19th century, particularly in the United States during the Gold Rush, when it was used for durable work clothing. The name Denim has emerged as a modern given name, reflecting a trend of using fabric and material names in baby naming.

Trend Summary

The name Denim has seen a rise in popularity in recent years as part of a broader trend of unique and modern names.

Similar Names

DanteDenisDenzel

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Sibling Suggestions

DustinDerekDamonDevinDylan

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Denim was first seen in the United States in 1973. Denim has ranked as high as #1168 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in Texas, Louisiana, New York, Florida, and California. In the past 5 years the name Denim has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Denim (2024)

StateBirthsShare
GA 26
16%
IL 15
9%
LA 15
9%
TX 15
9%
FL 14
9%
CA 9
6%
OH 8
5%
AL 8
5%
MI 8
5%
MO 8
5%
SC 7
4%
MD 7
4%
AR 6
4%
NC 6
4%
PA 5
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19735
19755
19775
19786
19795
19805
19815
19896
19916
19926
199410
199512
19965
19977
19987
19999
20007
200113
200252
200355
200467
200561
200674
200771
200867
200979
201087
201142
201273
201397
201495
201598
2016117
2017143
2018136
2019130
2020122
2021155
2022154
2023156
2024192