Denver
Gender: Unisex
Meaning: Green valley, from Anvers
Origin: English/French
Popularity: Ranked #518 in 2025 with 578 babies born.
History: Originally a surname meaning from Anvers (Antwerp) or from Old English meaning valley. The city of Denver, Colorado was named after Kansas Territorial Governor James W. Denver. It has become a trendy unisex name.
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Denver? About 1 in 3,682 babies born in 2025 were named Denver, or roughly 2.5 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Denver
What does the name Denver mean?
Denver means “Green valley, from Anvers” from English/French roots.
What is the origin of the name Denver?
Denver has English/French origin. The traditional meaning is “Green valley, from Anvers”.
How popular is Denver?
Denver ranked #518 in 2025 — given to 578 babies that year.
When was Denver most popular?
Denver peaked in 2022 with 644 babies registered that year.
Is Denver a boy or girl name?
Denver is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 82% of Denvers are boys and 18% are girls.
Is the name Denver rising or falling in popularity?
Denver has risen 379 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #897 in 2020 to #518 in 2025.
How long has Denver been recorded?
Denver appears in birth records across 135 years — from 1880 through 2025.