Denim
Gender: Mostly Boy
Meaning: Follower of Dionysus or wild
Origin: Greek/French
Popularity: Ranked #880 in 2025 with 271 babies born.
History: Denim surged in the 2020s as a fabric word-name. Denim is quintessentially American — Levi Strauss invented blue jeans in San Francisco during the Gold Rush. Naming a child Denim is naming them after America's most iconic garment.
Similar names: deni, denia, deniah, denis, denisa, deniya, deniyah, deniz
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Denim? About 1 in 8,948 babies born in 2025 were named Denim, or roughly 1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Denim
What does the name Denim mean?
Denim means “Follower of Dionysus or wild” from Greek/French roots.
What is the origin of the name Denim?
Denim has Greek/French origin. The traditional meaning is “Follower of Dionysus or wild”.
How popular is Denim?
Denim ranked #880 in 2025 — given to 271 babies that year.
When was Denim most popular?
Denim peaked in 2025 with 271 babies registered that year.
Is Denim a boy or girl name?
Denim is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 71% of Denims are boys and 29% are girls.
Is the name Denim rising or falling in popularity?
Denim has risen 1813 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #2693 in 2020 to #880 in 2025.
How long has Denim been recorded?
Denim appears in birth records across 43 years — from 1973 through 2025.