Densie
A feminine name derived from the French term dense, implying thick or dense.
Name Census estimates that about 17 living Americans carry the first name Densie. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Densie today is around 52 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Densie births was 1969 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Densie. 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 Densie. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
17
~ 1 in 20,162,020 Americans
Peak year
1969
8 babies that year
Average age
52
years old
1985 SSA rank
#11,082
Tracked since 1968
Census
Densie in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 282 people with the first name Densie, which placed it at #30,717 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#30,717
National first-name rank
People counted
282
282 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
69.9% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Densie
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Densie is White at 69.9%. The next largest groups are Black (18.4%) and Hispanic (8.9%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Densie described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Densie at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White69.9% · 197
- Black or African American18.4% · 52
- Hispanic or Latino8.9% · 25
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.1% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.1% · 3
- Two or more races0.7% · 2
Popularity
Densie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Densie from the 1960s through to the 1980s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 14 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1960s peak, Densie remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Densie 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 Densie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Densie
The name Densie is a fairly uncommon given name, with its origins tracing back to various cultures and languages. One potential origin is from the Old English word "denu," which means "valley" or "dell." This could suggest that the name may have been used to describe someone who lived in a valley or someone who was closely connected to the natural landscape.
Another possible derivation of the name Densie is from the French word "dense," meaning "thick" or "dense." This could indicate that the name was originally used to describe someone with a sturdy or robust physical build. It's also possible that the name had roots in other European languages, such as German or Dutch, where similar-sounding words existed with meanings related to density or thickness.
While the name Densie is not widely documented in ancient texts or religious scriptures, there are a few notable historical figures who bore this name. One of the earliest recorded instances is Densie Williams (1880-1962), an American businesswoman and philanthropist who established the Densie Williams Educational Foundation, which provided scholarships to students in her hometown of Sandusky, Ohio.
Another notable Densie was Densie Elizabeth Bingham (1902-1988), an American artist and sculptor who was known for her works depicting Native American subjects. Her sculptures can be found in various museums and public spaces across the United States.
In the literary world, Densie Hartridge (1899-1985) was a British author and playwright who wrote several novels and plays in the early to mid-20th century. Her works often explored themes of love, relationships, and the complexities of modern life.
Moving into the realm of sports, Densie Rena Stokes (1921-2008) was an American sprinter and hurdler who competed in the 1948 Summer Olympics in London. She won a bronze medal in the 80-meter hurdles event, cementing her place in Olympic history.
Lastly, Densie Yvonne Sheppard (1950-2008) was a Canadian jazz singer and educator who made significant contributions to the music scene in her hometown of Halifax, Nova Scotia. She founded the Halifax Jazz Camp, which provided music education and performance opportunities for young artists.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Densie, each leaving their mark in their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of cultural diversity and human achievement.
People
Densie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Densie 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
Densie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Densie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 17 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Densie 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 20,162,020 US residents.
Is Densie a common name?
We classify Densie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 37.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 19 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Densie most popular?
The single biggest year for Densie was 1969, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Densie is about 52 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Densie in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 282 people with the name Densie, or 0.09 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #30,717 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Densie in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Densie?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Densie leans strongly female. 277 people counted with this name were female (97.9%), compared with 6 male bearers (2.1%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Densie?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Densie is White at 69.9%. The next largest groups are Black (18.4%) and Hispanic (8.9%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Densie most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Densie in the 2020 Census, accounting for 69.9% (197 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Densie in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Densie a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Densie in the SSA data are female. 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 Densie still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Densie 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 Densie 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.
How many people have Densie as a first name?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.