Denham
Pronunciation: [ d-EHN-uhm ]
Denham is a boy baby name. Ranked #9,581 in the US, popular nicknames include Den, Dey, and Denie.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Denham is a boy name, recorded for 9 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced d-EHN-uhm.
Parents who love the name Denham often also consider Ahren, Barrington, Thielen .
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Historical Record
Denham first appeared in US Social Security records in 1992.
Over 83 babies have been named Denham in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Denham is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #9,581 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #9,581
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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About the Name Denham
Denham is a boy name .
Denham is currently ranked #9,581 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Denham include Den, Dey, Denie, and Denhie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
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