Denvyr
A masculine name possibly derived from Denver, a city in Colorado.
Name Census estimates that about 15 living Americans carry the first name Denvyr. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 66.7% of registrations being female. The average person named Denvyr today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Denvyr births was 2022 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Denvyr. 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 Denvyr. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
15
~ 1 in 22,850,289 Americans
Peak year
2022
5 babies that year
Average age
3
years old
2024 SSA rank
#12,722
Tracked since 2022
Gender
Gender distribution for Denvyr
Denvyr is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 15 total registrations, 5 (33.3%) were male and 10 (66.7%) were female.
Denvyr as a male name
- Ranked #12,722 in 2024
- 5 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2024 (5 births)
Denvyr as a female name
- Ranked #15,777 in 2023
- 5 female births in 2023
- Peak: 2022 (5 births)
Popularity
Denvyr: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Denvyr 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 Denvyr during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | 10 | 15 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Denvyr
The name Denvyr has its origins in the ancient Celtic language spoken by the Britons, a group of people who inhabited what is now England, Wales, and parts of Scotland during the Iron Age and Roman period. The name is derived from the Proto-Celtic words "den" meaning "hill" or "mountain" and "vyr" meaning "man" or "warrior". It is believed to have been a common name among the Celtic chieftains and warriors who lived in the hilly regions of Britain.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Denvyr can be found in the Annales Cambriae, a medieval chronicle written in Latin and Welsh, which mentions a Denvyr ap Rhodri, a Welsh prince who lived in the late 9th century AD. The name also appears in several ancient Welsh poems and bardic traditions, suggesting its widespread use among the Welsh nobility and bardic class.
During the Middle Ages, the name Denvyr was particularly popular among the Welsh and Cornish people, who were descendants of the ancient Britons. One notable figure from this period was Denvyr ab Owain, a 12th-century Welsh poet and bard who composed several works celebrating the exploits of Welsh princes and warriors.
In the 14th century, a Scottish knight named Sir Denvyr de Brus fought alongside Robert the Bruce during the Scottish Wars of Independence against England. He was renowned for his bravery and loyalty to the Scottish cause.
In the 16th century, a Welsh nobleman named Denvyr ap Rhys was known for his patronage of the arts and his support for the preservation of Welsh culture and language during a time of increasing English influence in Wales.
Another notable figure with the name Denvyr was a 17th-century Irish chieftain and rebel leader, Denvyr Ó Maoilriain, who led a revolt against English rule in County Cork. He was eventually captured and executed for his role in the rebellion.
The name Denvyr, with its rich historical and cultural significance, continues to be used in various parts of the British Isles, particularly in Wales and Scotland, where it is seen as a testament to the enduring legacy of the ancient Celtic peoples.
People
Denvyr + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Denvyr 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
Denvyr: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Denvyr?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 15 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Denvyr 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 22,850,289 US residents.
Is Denvyr a common name?
We classify Denvyr as "Very Rare". It ranks above 35.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 15 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Denvyr most popular?
The single biggest year for Denvyr was 2022, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Denvyr is about 3 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 Denvyr in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Denvyr a female name?
Yes, 66.7% of people registered as Denvyr 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 Denvyr still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Denvyr 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 Denvyr 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 Denvyr as a first name?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.