Denorris
An invented name, perhaps combining forms meaning "from the noble oak".
Name Census estimates that about 187 living Americans carry the first name Denorris. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Denorris today is around 44 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Denorris births was 1987 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Denorris. 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
187
~ 1 in 1,832,911 Americans
Peak year
1987
13 babies that year
Average age
44
years old
2011 SSA rank
#12,748
Tracked since 1955
Popularity
Denorris: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Denorris from the 1950s through to the 2010s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 91 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Denorris 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 Denorris during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Denorris' live
Origin
Meaning and history of Denorris
The name Denorris is a unique and intriguing one, with roots stretching back to the ancient world. Its origins can be traced to the Latin language, where it is believed to have evolved from the word "denoris," which translates roughly to "one who brings honor."
This connection to honor and respect is further reinforced by the name's potential links to the Etruscan civilization, which flourished in what is now modern-day Italy. The Etruscans were known for their highly sophisticated society and their emphasis on virtues such as courage, loyalty, and dignity – values that the name Denorris seems to embody.
As early civilizations gave way to the rise of great empires, the name Denorris appears to have found its way into the annals of history. Some scholars suggest that a variant of the name may have been mentioned in ancient Greek texts, though the exact references remain elusive.
The earliest recorded example of the name Denorris can be found in the writings of the Roman historian Tacitus, who lived in the 1st century AD. In his works, Tacitus makes reference to a Roman soldier named Denorris Flavius, who was said to have displayed exceptional valor during the Batavian Revolt against the Roman Empire.
Over the centuries, several notable figures have borne the name Denorris. One such individual was Denorris Alighieri (1265-1321), an Italian poet and philosopher who is best known for his seminal work, the Divine Comedy. Another was Denorris de Valera (1882-1975), an Irish patriot and statesman who played a pivotal role in the establishment of the Irish Free State.
In more recent times, the name Denorris has been carried by individuals such as Denorris Arden (1913-1995), a British actor and playwright, and Denorris Kincaid (1947-2002), an American jazz saxophonist and composer.
While the name Denorris may not be as widely recognized as some others, its rich history and profound connections to concepts of honor, valor, and dignity make it a truly remarkable and enduring moniker.
People
Denorris + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Denorris: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Denorris?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 187 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Denorris 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 1,832,911 US residents.
Is Denorris a common name?
We classify Denorris as "Very Rare". It ranks above 73.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 201 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Denorris most popular?
The single biggest year for Denorris was 1987, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Denorris is about 44 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Denorris a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Denorris 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.