Dennison
Pronunciation: [ d-EHN-ihs-uhn ]
Dennison is a boy baby name. Ranked #13,686 in the US, popular nicknames include Den, Dey, and Denie.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Dennison first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 587 babies have been named Dennison in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Dennison is past its peak , currently ranked #13,686 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #13,686
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Dennison
Dennison is a boy name .
Dennison is currently ranked #13,686 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Dennison include Den, Dey, Denie, and Dennie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Dennison include Dennis, Denny . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis