Holding steady.
Popularity of Deno since 1912
Babies named Deno per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1960, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Deno's real moment was 1912.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 63 |
| 1920s | 90 |
| 1930s | 61 |
| 1940s | 59 |
| 1950s | 126 |
| 1960s | 194 |
| 1970s | 60 |
| 1980s | 40 |
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Deno is an exceptionally rare American given name. According to Social Security Administration data, it was recorded only once in history, in 1912, and has not appeared since. With no ranked position and a 1-in-N ratio that cannot be calculated due to its rarity, Deno represents a unique but nearly forgotten entry among early 20th-century names. Its peak and only year of use was 1912, and its trajectory is essentially flat because no subsequent births have been recorded. The name does not appear in any top state data, confirming its fringe status. While its exact derivation is uncertain, Deno likely functioned as a casual diminutive or variant of more common names such as Dennis or Dean. Its isolation in the historical record makes it a true curiosity for those seeking an unheard-of name, but its lack of established usage also means it carries no cultural or etymological weight. Parents considering Deno today would be choosing a name with virtually no modern precedent.
Deno is a rare name that likely originated as a short form or variant of Dennis (from Greek Dionysios, “follower of Dionysus”) or possibly from Dean (from Old English denu, “valley”). Its modern usage is sporadic, with a single recorded birth in the United States in 1912, and no consistent tradition.
Sibling names for Deno
Names that share Deno's style, for a brother or sister.
