What does the name Dennis mean? Find out below.
Old French saint's name Denis, brought to England by Normans; from Latin Dionysius, "follower of (the wine god) Dionysos".
Dennis was also found in the following language(s): Danish, Faroese, German, Norwegian, and Swedish
Dennis Rodman is a basketball player for the Long Beach Jam, Orange County Crush, Tijuana Dragons, Torpan Pojat, Detroit Pistons, San Antonio Spurs, Chicago Bulls, Los Angeles Lakers, and Dallas Mavericks. His most notable accomplishments were from 1986 to 2006. Dennis was born on May 13th, 1961 in Trenton, New Jersey.
Dennis Quaid is an actor. He was most prominent from 1975 to present. Dennis was given the name Dennis William Quaid on April 9th, 1954 in Houston, Texas, U.S.
Dennis Wilson was a rock music and pop music musician. He holds the title Little Bird" from Friends and River Song" from Pacific Ocean Blue. His career lasted from 1961 to 1983. Dennis was given the name Dennis Carl Wilson on December 4th, 1944 in Inglewood, California, United States. He breathed his last breath on December 28th, 1983.
Dennis Hopper was an actor, director, and artist. His most notable accomplishments were from 1954 to 2010. Dennis was given the name Dennis Lee Hopper on May 17th, 1936 in Dodge City, Kansas. He left this life on May 29th, 2010.
Dennis Rader is a criminal. Dennis is also known as The BTK Killer and The BTK Strangler.
Ghostface Killah is a hip hop music musician. He has had major accomplishments since 1992. Ghostface was given the name Dennis Coles on May 9th, 1970. Ghostface is also known as Ghostface and Tony Starks.
Roy was born Roy Lee Dennis on December 4th, 1961 in Glendora, California, United States. He breathed his last breath on October 4th, 1978.
Les Dennis is a broadcaster, actor, game show host, and comedian. He was most prominent from 1971 to present. Les was given the name Leslie Heseltine on October 12th, 1953 in Garston, Liverpool, England.
Hugh Dennis is a political satire, improvisational theatre, and insult comedy comedian. Hugh was given the name Peter Hugh Dennis on February 13th, 1962 in Kettering, Northamptonshire, England.
Sandy Dennis was an actress. She was most active from 1952 to 1991. Sandy was given the name Sandra Dale Dennis on April 27th, 1937 in Hastings, Nebraska. She left this life on March 2nd, 1992.
He holds the title CBE and Order of the British Empire. Ron was given the name Ronald Dennis on June 1st, 1947 in Woking, Surrey, England.
Cathy Dennis is a britpop, pop music, and house music singer-songwriter, record producer, and actor. She plays Keyboard instrument and Vocals. Her most notable accomplishments were from 1989 to present. Cathy was given the name Catherine Roseanne Dennis on March 25th, 1969.
Year | Total Babies Born | Girls Born | Boys Born | Ranking |
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1880 | 128 | 0 | 128 | |
1881 | 99 | 0 | 99 | |
1882 | 135 | 0 | 135 | |
1883 | 112 | 0 | 112 | |
1884 | 113 | 0 | 113 | |
1885 | 112 | 0 | 112 | |
1886 | 98 | 0 | 98 | |
1887 | 93 | 0 | 93 | |
1888 | 106 | 0 | 106 | |
1889 | 111 | 0 | 111 | |
1890 | 102 | 0 | 102 | |
1891 | 89 | 0 | 89 | |
1892 | 82 | 0 | 82 | |
1893 | 83 | 0 | 83 | |
1894 | 84 | 0 | 84 | |
1895 | 108 | 0 | 108 | |
1896 | 90 | 0 | 90 | |
1897 | 96 | 0 | 96 | |
1898 | 99 | 0 | 99 | |
1899 | 86 | 0 | 86 | |
1900 | 132 | 0 | 132 | |
1901 | 79 | 0 | 79 | |
1902 | 85 | 0 | 85 | |
1903 | 75 | 0 | 75 | |
1904 | 90 | 0 | 90 | |
1905 | 106 | 0 | 106 | |
1906 | 89 | 0 | 89 | |
1907 | 111 | 0 | 111 | |
1908 | 101 | 0 | 101 | |
1909 | 120 | 0 | 120 | |
1910 | 135 | 0 | 135 | |
1911 | 166 | 0 | 166 | |
1912 | 268 | 0 | 268 | |
1913 | 324 | 0 | 324 | |
1914 | 390 | 8 | 382 | |
1915 | 514 | 0 | 514 | |
1916 | 532 | 0 | 532 | |
1917 | 591 | 9 | 582 | |
1918 | 647 | 10 | 637 | |
1919 | 636 | 10 | 626 | |
1920 | 632 | 8 | 624 | |
1921 | 739 | 12 | 727 | |
1922 | 683 | 6 | 677 | |
1923 | 782 | 9 | 773 | |
1924 | 812 | 5 | 807 | |
1925 | 834 | 8 | 826 | |
1926 | 850 | 12 | 838 | |
1927 | 935 | 15 | 920 | |
1928 | 967 | 11 | 956 | |
1929 | 1,008 | 10 | 998 | |
1930 | 1,191 | 17 | 1,174 | |
1931 | 1,209 | 8 | 1,201 | |
1932 | 1,434 | 13 | 1,421 | |
1933 | 1,698 | 13 | 1,685 | |
1934 | 2,068 | 15 | 2,053 |
#95 boy name |
1935 | 2,611 | 18 | 2,593 |
#72 boy name |
1936 | 2,639 | 10 | 2,629 |
#74 boy name |
1937 | 3,168 | 9 | 3,159 |
#63 boy name |
1938 | 4,249 | 12 | 4,237 |
#49 boy name |
1939 | 6,237 | 26 | 6,211 |
#34 boy name |
1940 | 7,884 | 39 | 7,845 |
#24 boy name |
1941 | 9,596 | 37 | 9,559 |
#23 boy name |
1942 | 13,314 | 32 | 13,282 |
#20 boy name |
1943 | 14,178 | 68 | 14,110 |
#20 boy name |
1944 | 13,720 | 44 | 13,676 |
#20 boy name |
1945 | 15,028 | 37 | 14,991 |
#19 boy name |
1946 | 21,490 | 48 | 21,442 |
#17 boy name |
1947 | 23,756 | 72 | 23,684 |
#17 boy name |
1948 | 21,800 | 44 | 21,756 |
#17 boy name |
1949 | 21,785 | 39 | 21,746 |
#16 boy name |
1950 | 22,900 | 39 | 22,861 |
#17 boy name |
1951 | 24,309 | 47 | 24,262 |
#17 boy name |
1952 | 24,616 | 53 | 24,563 |
#18 boy name |
1953 | 23,691 | 51 | 23,640 |
#19 boy name |
1954 | 20,798 | 46 | 20,752 |
#21 boy name |
1955 | 20,460 | 53 | 20,407 |
#23 boy name |
1956 | 18,409 | 55 | 18,354 |
#26 boy name |
1957 | 16,958 | 62 | 16,896 |
#28 boy name |
1958 | 16,465 | 54 | 16,411 |
#29 boy name |
1959 | 16,095 | 58 | 16,037 |
#29 boy name |
1960 | 14,368 | 54 | 14,314 |
#31 boy name |
1961 | 12,528 | 46 | 12,482 |
#34 boy name |
1962 | 10,674 | 52 | 10,622 |
#37 boy name |
1963 | 9,873 | 41 | 9,832 |
#39 boy name |
1964 | 9,367 | 42 | 9,325 |
#42 boy name |
1965 | 8,251 | 37 | 8,214 |
#44 boy name |
1966 | 7,821 | 33 | 7,788 |
#44 boy name |
1967 | 7,678 | 40 | 7,638 |
#43 boy name |
1968 | 7,433 | 31 | 7,402 |
#45 boy name |
1969 | 7,408 | 45 | 7,363 |
#44 boy name |
1970 | 7,351 | 33 | 7,318 |
#46 boy name |
1971 | 6,621 | 30 | 6,591 |
#49 boy name |
1972 | 5,647 | 39 | 5,608 |
#52 boy name |
1973 | 5,226 | 46 | 5,180 |
#56 boy name |
1974 | 4,913 | 32 | 4,881 |
#59 boy name |
1975 | 4,758 | 28 | 4,730 |
#59 boy name |
1976 | 4,203 | 32 | 4,171 |
#66 boy name |
1977 | 4,195 | 45 | 4,150 |
#69 boy name |
1978 | 3,894 | 32 | 3,862 |
#71 boy name |
1979 | 4,126 | 43 | 4,083 |
#75 boy name |
1980 | 3,834 | 28 | 3,806 |
#80 boy name |
1981 | 3,658 | 23 | 3,635 |
#83 boy name |
1982 | 3,420 | 28 | 3,392 |
#87 boy name |
1983 | 3,080 | 31 | 3,049 |
#92 boy name |
1984 | 2,977 | 24 | 2,953 |
#97 boy name |
1985 | 2,869 | 26 | 2,843 | |
1986 | 2,735 | 30 | 2,705 | |
1987 | 2,777 | 22 | 2,755 | |
1988 | 2,665 | 15 | 2,650 | |
1989 | 2,698 | 21 | 2,677 | |
1990 | 2,509 | 17 | 2,492 | |
1991 | 2,340 | 27 | 2,313 | |
1992 | 2,181 | 14 | 2,167 | |
1993 | 1,974 | 11 | 1,963 | |
1994 | 1,809 | 22 | 1,787 | |
1995 | 1,700 | 13 | 1,687 | |
1996 | 1,561 | 19 | 1,542 | |
1997 | 1,507 | 20 | 1,487 | |
1998 | 1,331 | 13 | 1,318 | |
1999 | 1,350 | 13 | 1,337 | |
2000 | 1,349 | 10 | 1,339 | |
2001 | 1,194 | 17 | 1,177 | |
2002 | 1,104 | 23 | 1,081 | |
2003 | 1,128 | 21 | 1,107 | |
2004 | 1,032 | 25 | 1,007 | |
2005 | 1,051 | 15 | 1,036 | |
2006 | 1,037 | 13 | 1,024 | |
2007 | 984 | 21 | 963 | |
2008 | 850 | 17 | 833 | |
2009 | 851 | 14 | 837 | |
2010 | 731 | 8 | 723 | |
2011 | 698 | 15 | 683 | |
2012 | 659 | 0 | 659 | |
2013 | 623 | 0 | 623 | |
2014 | 579 | 6 | 573 | |
2015 | 589 | 0 | 589 | |
2016 | 593 | 7 | 586 | |
2017 | 515 | 5 | 510 |
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Ethnicity | Dennis | U.S. | |
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â–ˆ | White | 65.60% | 64.26% |
â–ˆ | African American | 27.84% | 11.96% |
â–ˆ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 0.60% | 4.85% |
â–ˆ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.79% | 0.69% |
â–ˆ | Two or More Ethnicities | 2.29% | 1.76% |
â–ˆ | Hispanic or Latino | 2.88% | 16.26% |
People with the last name Dennis are most frequently White or African American