Denton
Denton: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdɛn.tən/ · /ˈdɪn.tən/
Meaning and origin of Denton
Root meaning: “valley, den”
- A male given name transferred from the place name.
Etymology
From Old English denu (“valley, den”) + tūn (“enclosure; settlement, town”).
How popular is Denton?
Since 1880, 5,143 boys in the U.S. have been named Denton. Its highest rank for boys was #724 in 1881. In 2025, 32 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Denton FAQ
What does the name Denton mean?
Denton traces back to a root meaning "valley, den". A male given name transferred from the place name. From Old English denu (“valley, den”) + tūn (“enclosure; settlement, town”).
What is the origin of the name Denton?
Denton is listed as a name of English origin.
How popular is the name Denton?
Since 1880, 5,143 boys in the U.S. have been named Denton. Its highest rank for boys was #724 in 1881. In 2025, 32 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Denton a boy or girl name?
Denton is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 5,143 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.