Denham
Meaningvalley homestead · English
- US rank
- #9,714
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #4,239 in 1923
7 babies were named Denham in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1923–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 243,902 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Denham, 7 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Denham would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryDenham first shows up in US birth records in 1923, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 102 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1923, when it reached #4,239.
- MeaningIn English, Denham means “valley homestead”.
About the name Denham
Denham is a boy name of English origin meaning “valley homestead”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with D and ending in “-ham”. US birth records list Denham for boys from 1923 to 2025, in 16 of those 103 years. Its best year was 1923, when it ranked #4,239 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #9,714, with 7 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 0.7 | 1,521,739 boys |
| 1990s | 0.6 | 1,785,714 boys |
| 2000s | 1.1 | 925,926 boys |
| 2010s | 1.6 | 609,756 boys |
| 2020s | 2.5 | 394,737 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Denham
What does the name Denham mean?
Denham means “valley homestead” in English.
What is the origin of the name Denham?
Denham has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Denham a boy or girl name?
Denham is a boy name.
How popular is the name Denham?
Denham ranked #9,714 for US boys in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 1923 (#4,239).