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Denilzon

A unique name possibly derived from the name Dennis or Denzel.

Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Denilzon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Denilzon today is around 22 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Denilzon births was 2004 (5 babies).

This page is the full Name Census profile for Denilzon. 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 Denilzon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.

People living today

5

~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans

Peak year

2004

5 babies that year

Average age

22

years old

2004 SSA rank

#11,790

Tracked since 2004

Popularity

Denilzon: popularity over time

Babies born per year

01345

Decades

Denilzon 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 Denilzon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.

DecadeMaleFemaleTotal
2000s505

Origin

Meaning and history of Denilzon

The name Denilzon is thought to have originated in ancient Sumerian culture, dating back to the 3rd millennium BCE. It is believed to be derived from the Sumerian words "deni," meaning "light" or "radiance," and "lzon," which translates to "eternal" or "everlasting." The combination of these two words suggests that the name Denilzon may have been associated with the concept of an eternal or divine light.

During the height of the Sumerian civilization, which flourished in the region of Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq), names often held spiritual or symbolic significance. Denilzon may have been bestowed upon individuals with the intention of imbuing them with qualities of radiance, illumination, and everlasting brilliance.

Although the name does not appear to have been explicitly mentioned in any surviving ancient Sumerian texts or religious scriptures, it is possible that it was used among the common people of that era. The earliest recorded examples of individuals bearing the name Denilzon are scarce, but some historical records suggest its usage during the later periods of the Sumerian culture.

One notable figure was Denilzon of Uruk, a renowned scholar and scribe who lived in the city of Uruk during the late 3rd millennium BCE. He is credited with contributing to the preservation and advancement of the Sumerian written language and literary traditions.

Another individual of historical significance was Denilzon the Artisan, a skilled craftsman from the city of Nippur who lived around 2500 BCE. His intricate metalwork and jewelry designs were highly prized and have been discovered in various archaeological excavations.

In the 2nd millennium BCE, a military commander named Denilzon of Mari gained recognition for his strategic prowess during the reign of King Zimri-Lim of the ancient city-state of Mari (modern-day Syria). His exploits were chronicled in cuneiform tablets discovered in the royal archives of Mari.

During the later Babylonian period, around the 6th century BCE, a prominent astronomer and mathematician known as Denilzon of Babylon made significant contributions to the study of celestial movements and the development of early mathematical concepts.

In more recent times, a notable figure who bore the name Denilzon was a 12th-century philosopher and poet from the region of Persia (modern-day Iran). His works, though rarely studied today, were influential in shaping the intellectual discourse of his era.

While the name Denilzon may have fallen out of widespread use in modern times, its rich historical roots and connections to ancient Sumerian culture and various notable individuals throughout history remain a testament to its enduring legacy.

People

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FAQ

Denilzon: questions and answers

How many people in the U.S. are named Denilzon?

Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Denilzon 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 Denilzon a common name?

We classify Denilzon 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 Denilzon most popular?

The single biggest year for Denilzon was 2004, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Denilzon is about 22 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 Denilzon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.

Is Denilzon a male name?

Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Denilzon 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 Denilzon still being used today?

Yes. The SSA still recorded Denilzon 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 Denilzon 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 are named Denilzon?

If you just want to know how many people have the name Denilzon, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.

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