Denarrius
A masculine name derived from Latin meaning "from Denis".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Denarrius. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Denarrius today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Denarrius births was 1997 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Denarrius. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Denarrius. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1997
5 babies that year
Average age
28
years old
1997 SSA rank
#9,621
Tracked since 1997
Popularity
Denarrius: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Denarrius by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Denarrius during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Denarrius
The given name Denarrius is believed to have its origins in the Latin language, with the root word "denarius" referring to an ancient Roman silver coin. This connection suggests that the name likely emerged during the Roman Empire era, probably between the 1st century BC and the 5th century AD.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Denarrius can be found in the writings of the Roman historian Suetonius, who mentioned a Roman soldier bearing this name in his work "The Twelve Caesars." However, the exact details of this individual's life and significance remain obscure.
In the Middle Ages, the name Denarrius gained popularity among early Christian communities, particularly in regions that were once part of the Roman Empire. This was likely due to the name's association with the Latin language, which was widely used in religious texts and ceremonies during that time.
One notable historical figure with the name Denarrius was a Frankish nobleman who lived in the 8th century AD. He served as a trusted advisor to Charlemagne, the renowned king of the Franks and the first ruler of the Holy Roman Empire. Unfortunately, records of his specific achievements and contributions have been lost to time.
During the Renaissance period, a scholar and humanist named Denarrius Gregorius (born in 1458, died in 1521) gained fame for his translations of ancient Greek texts into Latin. His work helped to revive interest in classical literature and contributed to the intellectual and cultural flourishing of the era.
In the 17th century, a Italian painter named Denarrius Feliciano (1615-1680) achieved recognition for his intricate frescoes adorning churches and palaces throughout Italy. His masterpiece, "The Triumph of the Virtues," can still be admired in the Cathedral of San Pietro in Rome.
It is worth noting that while the name Denarrius has historical roots and occasional appearances throughout the centuries, it has never been among the most widely used given names in any particular culture or region. Nevertheless, its enduring presence serves as a reminder of the rich linguistic and cultural heritage of the ancient Roman civilization.
People
Denarrius + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Denarrius as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Denarrius: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Denarrius?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Denarrius going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Denarrius a common name?
We classify Denarrius as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Denarrius most popular?
The single biggest year for Denarrius was 1997, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Denarrius is about 28 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Denarrius in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Denarrius a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Denarrius in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Denarrius still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Denarrius in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Denarrius can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Denarrius?
If you just want to know how many people share the name Denarrius, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.