How Common is the First Name Dennis?
We estimate that there are 407,386 people named Dennis who are currently alive and were born in the United States. Dennis is the 60th most common for men, and the 118th most common overall.
How Old are People Named Dennis?
The average person named Dennis is 61.88 years old.
Is Dennis a Popular Baby Name Right Now?
381 people named Dennis were born in the U.S. in 2025. It was the 707th most popular name for boys, and the 1,424th most popular overall.
The popularity of Dennis peaked in 1949, when it was the 16th most popular name for baby boys.
Is Dennis a Boy's Name or a Girl's Name?
Dennis is almost exclusively a male name. 99.5% of people named Dennis are male.
Facts About the Name Dennis
Popularity of Dennis in England
In 2020, Dennis was the 398th most popular name for boys in England and Wales.