Denver Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: Denver is also the name of a city in Colorado, a place known for world-class museums, breweries, and many historical landmarks.

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A Deep Dive

Denver Overview

Meaning

Green valley, from Anvers

Gender

Boy, Gender-neutral

Origin

Old English, French

Etymology

Derived from the Old English “Dene-fær” meaning “Dane ford,” referring to a place where Danes crossed a river.

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/ˈdɛnvər/

Popularity

Denver is moderately popular in the United States and other English-speaking countries. In 2023, it ranked as the 512th most popular name for boys in the USA​.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

6 letters

Numerology

5 (Visionary, Expansive, Adventurous)

Name Styles

Unique, Cool, Earthy

Associated Traits

Adventurous, strong, modern, friendly

Name Day

August 1st
A Deep Dive

Denver Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Denby, Denbey, Denali, Den

Common Nicknames

Den, Vera, Denivera, D.V, Ennie, Vee, Deny, Enver, Baby Dee, Denvie

Diminutives

Den, Vera, Denny

Famous People

  • Denver Pyle
    (American Actor)
  • Denver Riggleman
    (American Politician)
  • Denver Beanland
    (Australian Politician)
  • Denver Dalley
    (American Musician)
  • Denver Isaac
    (British Actor)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Denver Randleman
    ("Band of Brothers," TV Series)
  • "Denver, the Last Dinosaur"
    (TV Series)
  • Denver Buck
    ("The Walking Dead," TV Series)
  • Denver McKee
    ("Bonanza," TV Series)

Places

  • Denver City
    (Colorado, USA)
  • Denver City
    (Iowa, USA)
  • Denver Town
    (Indiana, USA)
  • Denver Village
    (Missouri, USA)
  • Denver Community
    (North Carolina, USA)
  • Denver Community
    (Ohio, USA)
  • Denver City
    (Texas, USA)

What Is the Meaning of Denver?

Denver means “green valley” or “from Anvers.” People named Denver often exude a refreshing and vibrant energy, much like a lush green valley.

What Is the Origin of The Name Denver?

The name Denver has Old English and French origins. It derives from the Old English words “den” (valley) and “fær” (passage), as well as from the French city of Anvers, indicating a place-based name.

Denver Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Denver in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#5082021#4802022#5122023
Top 3 Rankings#4221919#4221925#4271935

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Denver

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023512
(-32 from 2022)
583
(-61 from 2022)
0.03184
2022480
(+28 from 2021)
644
(+65 from 2021)
0.03438
2021508
(+17 from 2020)
579
(+37 from 2020)
0.03090
2020525
(+111 from 2019)
542
(+119 from 2019)
0.02930
2019636
(+39 from 2018)
423
(+53 from 2018)
0.02201
2018675
(+147 from 2017)
370
(+97 from 2017)
0.01904
2017822
(+17 from 2016)
273
(+4 from 2016)
0.01379
2016839
(+58 from 2015)
269
(+27 from 2015)
0.01328
2015897
(+157 from 2014)
242
(+54 from 2014)
0.01184
20141054
(+65 from 2013)
188
(+26 from 2013)
0.00917
20131119
(+138 from 2012)
162
(+22 from 2012)
0.00802
20121257
(-23 from 2011)
140
(-1 from 2011)
0.00690
20111234
(+105 from 2010)
141
(+14 from 2010)
0.00694
20101339
(-26 from 2009)
127
(-5 from 2009)
0.00618
20091313
(-216 from 2008)
132
(-36 from 2008)
0.00622
20081097
(+99 from 2007)
168
(+21 from 2007)
0.00770
20071196
(-42 from 2006)
147
(+1 from 2006)
0.00664
20061154
(-61 from 2005)
146
(-5 from 2005)
0.00666
20051093
(+70 from 2004)
151
(+17 from 2004)
0.00710
20041163
(-156 from 2003)
134
(-23 from 2003)
0.00634
20031007
(+42 from 2002)
157
(+11 from 2002)
0.00747
20021049
(-105 from 2001)
146
(-18 from 2001)
0.00706
2001944
(-51 from 2000)
164
(-11 from 2000)
0.00793
2000893
(-132 from 1999)
175
(-35 from 1999)
0.00838
1999761
(+22 from 1998)
210
(+14 from 1998)
0.01030
1998783
(+86 from 1997)
196
(+35 from 1997)
0.00967
1997869
(+33 from 1996)
161
(+15 from 1996)
0.00806
1996902
(-39 from 1995)
146
(-11 from 1995)
0.00729
1995863
(-10 from 1994)
157
(-1 from 1994)
0.00781
1994853
(+139 from 1993)
158
(+38 from 1993)
0.00775
1993992
(-5 from 1992)
120
(+1 from 1992)
0.00581
1992987
No change from 1991
119
(+1 from 1991)
0.00567
1991987
(+13 from 1990)
118
(+7 from 1990)
0.00557
19901000
(+82 from 1989)
111
(+17 from 1989)
0.00516
19891082
(-99 from 1988)
94
(-3 from 1988)
0.00448
1988983
(-87 from 1987)
97
(-12 from 1987)
0.00484
1987896
(-16 from 1986)
109
(+3 from 1986)
0.00559
1986880
(+66 from 1985)
106
(+13 from 1985)
0.00552
1985946
(-46 from 1984)
93
(-2 from 1984)
0.00483
1984900
(-51 from 1983)
95
(-11 from 1983)
0.00506
1983849
(-36 from 1982)
106
(-12 from 1982)
0.00569
1982813
(+5 from 1981)
118
(+3 from 1981)
0.00625
1981818
(+61 from 1980)
115
(+12 from 1980)
0.00617
1980879
(-90 from 1979)
103
(-17 from 1979)
0.00555
1979789
(+9 from 1978)
120
(+7 from 1978)
0.00670
1978798
(+18 from 1977)
113
(+4 from 1977)
0.00661
1977816
(-30 from 1976)
109
(-2 from 1976)
0.00638
1976786
(-36 from 1975)
111
(-12 from 1975)
0.00680
1975750
(+47 from 1974)
123
(+22 from 1974)
0.00758
1974797
(+41 from 1973)
101
(+11 from 1973)
0.00620
1973838
(-12 from 1972)
90
(-4 from 1972)
0.00558
1972826
(-29 from 1971)
94
(-8 from 1971)
0.00562
1971797
(+72 from 1970)
102
(+16 from 1970)
0.00561
1970869
(-80 from 1969)
86
(-10 from 1969)
0.00451
1969789
(-16 from 1968)
96
(+4 from 1968)
0.00525
1968773
(-30 from 1967)
92
(-6 from 1967)
0.00518
1967743
(+31 from 1966)
98
(+10 from 1966)
0.00551
1966774
(+57 from 1965)
88
(+10 from 1965)
0.00484
1965831
(-139 from 1964)
78
(-46 from 1964)
0.00412
1964692
(+81 from 1963)
124
(+27 from 1963)
0.00612
1963773
(-22 from 1962)
97
(-6 from 1962)
0.00470
1962751
(+11 from 1961)
103
(+1 from 1961)
0.00490
1961762
(-14 from 1960)
102
(-4 from 1960)
0.00473
1960748
(-36 from 1959)
106
(-10 from 1959)
0.00490
1959712
(-24 from 1958)
116
(-4 from 1958)
0.00535
1958688
(+50 from 1957)
120
(+17 from 1957)
0.00557
1957738
(-66 from 1956)
103
(-26 from 1956)
0.00471
1956672
(-30 from 1955)
129
(-6 from 1955)
0.00601
1955642
(+22 from 1954)
135
(+17 from 1954)
0.00646
1954664
(-43 from 1953)
118
(-16 from 1953)
0.00570
1953621
(-30 from 1952)
134
(-6 from 1952)
0.00669
1952591
(-66 from 1951)
140
(-29 from 1951)
0.00709
1951525
(+70 from 1950)
169
(+38 from 1950)
0.00884
1950595
(-60 from 1949)
131
(-23 from 1949)
0.00720
1949535
(-12 from 1948)
154
(-6 from 1948)
0.00855
1948523
(-19 from 1947)
160
(-17 from 1947)
0.00897
1947504
(-7 from 1946)
177
(+9 from 1946)
0.00953
1946497
(-7 from 1945)
168
(+16 from 1945)
0.01018
1945490
(+54 from 1944)
152
(+26 from 1944)
0.01108
1944544
(-23 from 1943)
126
(-18 from 1943)
0.00907
1943521
(-25 from 1942)
144
(-10 from 1942)
0.00990
1942496
(+39 from 1941)
154
(+33 from 1941)
0.01094
1941535
(-52 from 1940)
121
(-21 from 1940)
0.00964
1940483
(+12 from 1939)
142
(+7 from 1939)
0.01197
1939495
(+4 from 1938)
135
(-1 from 1938)
0.01191
1938499
(-61 from 1937)
136
(-30 from 1937)
0.01197
1937438
(+44 from 1936)
166
(+29 from 1936)
0.01518
1936482
(-55 from 1935)
137
(-35 from 1935)
0.01287
1935427
(+86 from 1934)
172
(+44 from 1934)
0.01608
1934513
(-38 from 1933)
128
(-12 from 1933)
0.01205
1933475
(-10 from 1932)
140
(-13 from 1932)
0.01372
1932465
(+64 from 1931)
153
(+33 from 1931)
0.01424
1931529
(-18 from 1930)
120
(-16 from 1930)
0.01122
1930511
(-44 from 1929)
136
(-21 from 1929)
0.01204
1929467
(+13 from 1928)
157
(-4 from 1928)
0.01417
1928480
(-45 from 1927)
161
(-33 from 1927)
0.01411
1927435
(+38 from 1926)
194
(+33 from 1926)
0.01670
1926473
(-51 from 1925)
161
(-42 from 1925)
0.01406
1925422
(+59 from 1924)
203
(+38 from 1924)
0.01763
1924481
(-24 from 1923)
165
(-13 from 1923)
0.01411
1923457
(+11 from 1922)
178
(+4 from 1922)
0.01572
1922468
(-26 from 1921)
174
(-19 from 1921)
0.01546
1921442
(-1 from 1920)
193
(+4 from 1920)
0.01696
1920441
(-19 from 1919)
189
(-4 from 1919)
0.01717
1919422
(+126 from 1918)
193
(+73 from 1918)
0.01901
1918548
(-83 from 1917)
120
(-30 from 1917)
0.01144
1917465
(+63 from 1916)
150
(+33 from 1916)
0.01564
1916528
(-78 from 1915)
117
(-31 from 1915)
0.01267
1915450
(+78 from 1914)
148
(+61 from 1914)
0.01680
1914528
(-25 from 1913)
87
(+13 from 1913)
0.01273
1913503
(+29 from 1912)
74
(+18 from 1912)
0.01380
1912532
(+157 from 1911)
56
(+35 from 1911)
0.01240
1911689
(-91 from 1910)
21
(-2 from 1910)
0.00870
1910598
(+38 from 1909)
23
(+5 from 1909)
0.01103
1909636
(-4 from 1908)
18
(+1 from 1908)
0.01018
1908632
(-73 from 1907)
17
(-2 from 1907)
0.01022
1907559
(+445 from 1906)
19
(+12 from 1906)
0.01198
19061004
(-368 from 1905)
7
(-7 from 1905)
0.00486
1905636
(-24 from 1904)
14
No change from 1904
0.00977
1904612
(+171 from 1903)
14
(+5 from 1903)
0.01011
1903783
(-200 from 1902)
9
(-5 from 1902)
0.00696
1902583
(+54 from 1901)
14
(+3 from 1901)
0.01055
1901637
(+62 from 1900)
11
(-2 from 1900)
0.00952
1900699
(-38 from 1899)
13
(+3 from 1899)
0.00802
1899661
(+143 from 1898)
10
(+2 from 1898)
0.00868
1898804
(+138 from 1897)
8
(+2 from 1897)
0.00606
1897942
(-333 from 1895)
6
(-6 from 1895)
0.00492
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1895609
(+345 from 1894)
12
(+6 from 1894)
0.00948
1894954
(-287 from 1890)
6
(-3 from 1890)
0.00480
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1890667
(+122 from 1889)
9
(+2 from 1889)
0.00752
1889789
(+30 from 1887)
7
(+1 from 1887)
0.00588
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1887819
(+90 from 1880)
6
(+1 from 1880)
0.00549
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1880909
First SSA data recorded
5
First SSA data recorded
0.00422

American States Popularity Rankings for Denver

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#3102021#3012022#3212023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#3312021#4942022#4392023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#2832019#3552021#2482022

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#4912021#4932022#5672023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#3602021#3682022#3232023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#2942021#2902022#4092023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#9112021#9682022#9612023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#2332021#2142022#2162023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#3192021#2782022#3142023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#3842021#3822022#2932023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#2422021#1992022#1822023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#5752021#4772022#5672023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#5452021#3872022#4322023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#5162021#4912022#7002023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#3832021#3122022#3632023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#5482021#7272022#7942023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#7372021#7272022#4682023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#2262021#1972022#2082023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#3682021#3202022#4302023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#8212021#6942022#7402023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#2322021#2582022#3172023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#6582021#4672022#2982023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#5692021#5652022#5762023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#4702021#4542022#5402023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#3772019#4372022#3942023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#9952020#8182021#7582022

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#5402021#6992022#6442023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#5142021#3922022#4622023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#8342021#6042022#6082023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#6682020#8412021#8292023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#7382020#8332021#6992022

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#5051998#5142021#6232022

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#5832017#5312018#3532023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#2732003#3652022

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#5552021

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#4602022

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#4482020

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#1611978

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#2692021

Popularity Rankings for Denver in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#3211980#3231990#6462019

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#4032012#3582016#4142022

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#4262020#4722022#4822023

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#4552021#4602022#4862023

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#7982020#6212021#9442022

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#9472001#8562020#7382021

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#9232023

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Denver a Name for Boys or Girls?

Denver is generally a boy’s name, reflecting its strong and grounded nature.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Denver

Denver in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Denver Pyle (Actor, 1920-1997): An American actor best remembered for his role as Uncle Jesse on the TV series "The Dukes of Hazzard".
  • Denver Riggleman (Politician, 1970): An American businessman and politician who served as a U.S. Representative for Virginia's 5th congressional district .
  • Denver Beanland (Politician, 1945): An Australian politician who was a member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly and leader of the Queensland Liberal Party .
  • Denver Dalley (Musician, 1979): An American musician and songwriter, known for his work with the band Desaparecidos and his solo project, Statistics .
  • Denver Isaac (Actor, 1983): A British actor known for his roles in various film and television productions.
  • Denver Randleman ("Band of Brothers," 2001 TV Series): A World War II paratrooper who served with Easy Company, portrayed in the acclaimed miniseries.
  • "Denver, the Last Dinosaur" (1988 TV Series): An animated series about a dinosaur who is discovered by a group of kids and has adventures in the modern world.
  • Denver Buck ("The Walking Dead," 2010 TV Series): A minor character appearing in several episodes of the post-apocalyptic series.
  • Denver McKee ("Bonanza," 1959 TV Series): A character in the classic Western TV series known for his involvement in various plots and storylines.
  • Denver City (Colorado, USA): The capital city of Colorado, known for its vibrant cultural scene, outdoor recreation opportunities, and stunning mountain views.
  • Denver City (Iowa, USA): A small city in Bremer County, known for its friendly community and local events.
  • Denver Town (Indiana, USA): A small town in Miami County, known for its historic charm and agricultural roots.
  • Denver Village (Missouri, USA): A village in Worth County, known for its peaceful rural setting and community spirit.
  • Denver Community(North Carolina, USA): An unincorporated community in Lincoln County, known for its proximity to Lake Norman and suburban lifestyle.
  • Denver Community (Ohio, USA): A small community in Ross County, known for its tight-knit community and scenic landscapes.
  • Denver City (Texas, USA): A town in Yoakum County, known for its oil industry and community events.

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