Denim
How to say it: DEN-im · /ˈdɛnɪm/
English word-name from the fabric 'denim', from French 'serge de Nimes'. Bold, unconventional word-name.
Denim was the 735th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 372 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 2.6-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #547 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #735 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 372 |
| Share of births | 1 in 6,950 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×2.6 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #547 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Denim appeared in recent decades and reached its high in the 2020s. At its peak now, it looks set to keep rising.
What goes with it
Bold and creative with crisp softness. Scout carries a similar spirit, with Den as a shorter call.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Denim is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
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