Holding steady, #10,695 for boys today.
Popularity of Denarius since 1984
Babies named Denarius per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 39 |
| 1990s | 134 |
| 2000s | 104 |
| 2010s | 68 |
| 2020s | 18 |
Meaning & origin
Denarius is an uncommon American given name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1984. It reached its peak popularity in 1995, though even then it remained rare. As of 2025, it ranks 10,695th, with about 1 in 284,679 newborns receiving the name. The name's trajectory has been stable over the decades, never achieving widespread usage but maintaining a consistent if small presence. Its top states of usage are not concentrated in any particular region, reflecting its scattered adoption. Denarius is a modern coinage drawn from the Roman silver coin, a choice that appeals to parents interested in classical history or unique, meaningful names.
Denarius is a modern English coinage, directly taken from the name of the Roman silver coin, the denarius, which itself derives from Latin 'denarius' meaning 'containing ten'. The name has been used as a given name in the United States since at least 1984, likely chosen for its historical and monetary association.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Den, Denny
Sibling names for Denarius
Names that share Denarius's style, for a brother or sister.
