Deno
A diminutive of Dennis or Denis, originated from the Latin name Dionysius.
Name Census estimates that about 415 living Americans carry the first name Deno. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Deno today is around 63 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Deno births was 1960 (33 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Deno. 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.
People living today
415
~ 1 in 825,914 Americans
Peak year
1960
33 babies that year
Average age
63
years old
2007 SSA rank
#12,819
Tracked since 1912
Popularity
Deno: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Deno from the 1910s through to the 2000s, spanning 10 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 194 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1960s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Deno 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 Deno during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Denos live
Origin
Meaning and history of Deno
The name Deno finds its origins in Greek culture, deriving from the ancient Greek word "denos," which translates to "foreigner" or "stranger." This name likely emerged during the classical period of ancient Greece, around the 5th century BCE, when Greek city-states frequently encountered and interacted with individuals from other cultures and regions.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Deno can be found in the works of the ancient Greek playwright Aristophanes, who lived from circa 446 BCE to 386 BCE. In his comedy "The Birds," Aristophanes includes a character named Deno, suggesting the name's use during that era.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Deno. One such figure was Deno of Colophon, a Greek philosopher and logician who lived in the 5th century BCE. He was a student of the renowned philosopher Democritus and is credited with contributing to the development of logic and argumentation.
Another prominent individual named Deno was a Roman soldier who lived during the 1st century CE. He served under the command of the Roman general Vespasian during the Jewish Revolt and was mentioned in the writings of the Jewish historian Josephus for his bravery in battle.
In the realm of literature, Deno Leventis was a 20th-century Greek poet and writer who was born in 1918 and died in 1992. He was known for his lyrical and introspective works, which often explored themes of identity and the human condition.
Moving into the field of athletics, Deno Milakovic was a Croatian-American basketball player who was born in 1923 and passed away in 2007. He played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the Indianapolis Olympians and the Boston Celtics during the late 1940s and early 1950s.
Another notable figure named Deno was Deno Geanakoplos, a Greek-American historian and scholar who lived from 1922 to 2007. He was a renowned expert on Byzantine history and served as a professor at Yale University for many years, making significant contributions to the field of Byzantine studies.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have carried the name Deno, showcasing its enduring presence across various cultures, time periods, and disciplines.
People
Deno + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Deno 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
Deno: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Deno?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 415 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Deno 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 825,914 US residents.
Is Deno a common name?
We classify Deno as "Very Rare". It ranks above 82.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 704 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Deno most popular?
The single biggest year for Deno was 1960, when 33 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Deno is about 63 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Deno a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Deno 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.
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.