Rising since 2005, #2,957 for girls today.
Popularity of Denym since 2002
Babies named Denym per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 40 | 31 |
| 2010s | 157 | 153 |
| 2020s | 234 | 159 |
Meaning & origin
Denym is a modern American name that first appeared on the U.S. naming charts in 2002. It reached its peak rank of #2957 in 2025, continuing an upward trajectory that began around 2005. Currently, about 1 in 28,701 newborns receives the name, placing it among less common choices. The name is most popular in Mississippi, Illinois, and Texas, reflecting a diverse geographic appeal. Denym likely arose as a creative respelling of either the fabric name Denim or the English surname Denham, fitting a trend of surnames and word names adapted as given names. Its phonetic simplicity and trendy 'y' substitution appeal to parents seeking a distinctive yet accessible name.
Denym appears to be a modern coinage, first recorded in the United States in 2002. It may be inspired by the fabric name Denim, which itself derives from French 'serge de Nîmes' (serge from Nîmes), or it could be a creative spelling of the surname Denham. The name has seen gradual use since the mid-2000s.
Where Denym is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Den, Denny
Sibling names for Denym
Names that share Denym's style, for a brother or sister.
